Dreyfus Ashby Winter Portfolio 2023

Switzerland Various

History • Switzerland is made up of 23 cantons and 4 language areas (German, French, Italian and Romanche), each of which has a long established tradition of life style, fine food and wine • Switzerland’s winegrowing geography is subdivided into six areas: Valais, Vaud, Genève, Three Lakes, French-speaking regions; the German-speaking region of Eastern Switzerland; and the Italian-speaking Ticino • The white variety Chasselas is predominantly used in the country, with Pinot Noir; both extremely sensitive to both terroir and climate. Wineries • For more than 400 years (since 1603) the family of Thierry Grosjean has been making wines at Chateau D’Auvernier. Located in the Three Lakes region, near France, this property of 20 hect produces mainly Pinot Noir and Chasselas, all biodynamically grown. • Proprietors of a vineyard of almost 40 ha at the heart of the prestigious Sion appellation, Robert Gilliard symbolizes the family tradition. Our wines embody the spirit of their unique native soils and noble grape varieties. • Located in the heart of the Lavaux region for nearly 500 years, Jean & Pierre Testuz S.A. cultivates 30 hectares of vines and is one of the major players in the viticulture of Vaud. • On the Badoux estate, the focus is on quality through a limitation of the yield and a culture respectful of the environment. Founded in 1908 by Henri Badoux, the cellars have the most advanced machinery for pressing grapes and vinifying our wines in ideal conditions.

Gilliard Dole des Monts 2020 Pinot Noir, Gamay Dôle des Monts remains what it always was, a harmonious marriage of grape varieties. It combines the Its appeal is its harmony, its distinction, its aromas of great fruitiness, and its nicely blended tannins. The wine has a light fragrance of red, ripe fruits, strawberries, and raspberries. WE-89 Pts Gilliard Fendant Les Murettes 2021 100% Chasselas grace of a late Gamay with strong sap of a Black Pinot. Its name is legendary.

Testuz Dezaley L’Arbalete 2018 100% Chasselas This Swiss-type of vine, Chasselas, represents the best identity of this country, The Chasselas of Moissac cultivated and appreciated its fruit, which is ideally suited to our grounds and climates. This vineyard is located on a hill overlooking Lake of Geneva. (Lac Léman) Great breed, balance and subtle, incomparable complexity. Polished, firm; good concentra tion in its light honey, apricot and floral flavors.

Chateau d’Auvernier Few companies, in Switzerland or elsewhere, can boast D’Auvernier’s 400 years of family history. Keeping the estate in the family has always been a priority. Neuchâtel Blanc 2021 100% Chasselas Fendant Roux The Neuchâtel Blanc, which is light in color with an aroma of lime, is a light fruity wine with just a hint of a sparkle due to its maturing on lees. Pinot Gris 2015 100% Pinot Gris This wine is called Pinot Beurot in Burgundy, Malvoisie in Valais, formerly Tokay in Alsace or Pinot Grigio in the south. WE-89 Pts Pinot Noir 2020 100% Pinot Noir The Pinot Noir is the Prince of our production.

Badoux Aigle Les Murailles 2021 100% Chasselas Backing onto the foothills of the Alps, this superb vineyard towers majestically into the sky. The steepness of its terraces seems to defy the laws of equilibrium, ensuring generous isolation and maximum drainage. A silky texture encloses the richness of the fruit, dense and gentle on the palate. Remarkable for its harmony, roundness and intensity, it combines grace, elegance and softness.

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Wine Enthusiast 90 Points

This wine with its quirky Lizard label is one of the premier wines of the Chablais, if not the entire Vaud -and one of the most famous Chasselas worldwide.

For over 60 years, the Fendant “TheMurettes” is registered as the refer ence of this grape variety, a real emblemof Valais. • A great classic. Svelte, elegant, fruity on the palate, with a miner al character, it is a wine for any time of day. • Its taste has mineral character, good presence of CO2, crispy, and intense.

This Swiss Chasselas has aromas of lemon curd, lemon zest and white flowers. In the mouth, it is creamy, with good mouthfeel and flavors of vanilla custard, apple and pear.

It is the only red vine entitled to bear the appellation of controlled origin label (AOC) in the canton of Neuchâtel.