Mythopia

Clos des Martyres Valais Pinot Noir

Writer Maison Abattoir

9.1

Aged under flor. Takes on tarry Barolo qualities for me, but without the heft. Concentrated fruit. Long finish. — 4 days ago

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Cave Caloz (Anne-Carole et Conrad Caloz)

Les Bernunes Valais Heida Païen 2017

Chris Zitzman

9.4

The Swiss name for the varietal in this little gem is “Heida”. As the story goes there’s a strong probability that as the vines were shared, passed and re-planted around the Swiss region decades ago, what began as Traminer evolved into what I’ve got under my nose. Lush pear and stone lead the way to a truly remarkably smooth and voluptuous palate. Meat on its bones, and in all the right, graceful ways. The palate leads (and holds) through the lengthy finish that’s balanced beautifully between a sort of creamy presence and juicy acidity.
#notcheapbutwortheverypenny — 25 days ago

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Jean et Pierre Testuz S. A.

L'Arbaléte Grand Cru Dézaley 2018

Raun Kupiec

9.0

Very rounded, with a complex mix of floral fruit and minerality. To my mind much better than their “La Borne” Grand Cru Dézaley which seemed a bit hollow in comparison. — 21 days ago