{"title":"Le Vin de l'A","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlex Stauffer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFlanthey, Valais – Switzerland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe audacity of new beginnings, the rigor of life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA native of the Jura region and adopted by Valais, Alex Stauffer was not born into vineyards. He chose them. In 2018, he left the world of commerce and marketing to dedicate himself entirely to wine, with a fixed idea: to create great wines on the most beautiful Valais terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt all began with a plot of Pinot Noir in Flanthey. Then came the encounters, the old vines taken over \"against good care\", the steep slopes of Sierre, the plots saved, uprooted, replanted. In five years, the estate patiently grew to four hectares spread between Sierre and Flanthey-Chalais, with a mosaic of thirteen grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe vines are cultivated organically, guided by lunar rhythms. On these steep slopes, weed control is often managed by hand. Natural and biodynamic preparations strengthen the vine, reduce inputs, and support the plant without constraining it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the cellar, the line is clear: respect the raw material, intervene as little as possible, adjust sulfites with discernment. Here, there is no magic recipe, but a constant dialogue between terroir, vintage, and intuition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlex seeks balance and the right texture. Each vintage is an attempt. Each wine, a test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape varieties \u0026 style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePinot Noir, Syrah, Cornalin, Petite Arvine, Humagne and a mosaic of other Valais grape varieties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e→ \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003ePrecise, structured wines, rooted in rock and slope. Alpine energy, mastered material, a sought-after balance without compromise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex's philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eTo create great wines as naturally as possible, on the most beautiful Valais terroirs”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lart-vine-2024-alex-stauffer","title":"L'Art-Vine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine: \u003c\/strong\u003eLe Vin de l'A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eOllon, VS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear: \u003c\/strong\u003e2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Conventional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Petite Arvine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/strong\u003e13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.75 l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eL’Art-Vine 2024 is Petite Arvine taken seriously, but never stuffy. A Valais white that opts for precision rather than ostentation: crisp fruit, taut energy, a mouth-watering finish. Alex Stauffer vinifies it like drawing a clear line: hand-harvested, spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts, no malolactic fermentation, then six months in stainless steel tanks to preserve the grape's fine character and brilliance, with barely perceptible filtration.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn the nose, it starts with orchard fruit and citrus, then glides towards more mineral notes, almost hot stone, with a floral hint and a noble bitterness in the background. On the palate, it's straight, lively, precise: a rather slender body, an extended tension, and that typical saline touch of Arvine that naturally calls for the next sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePair with cuisine that has some character: raw fish, grilled vegetables, dry cheeses, or a lightly spiced dish that needs a white that can hold its own. 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The grapes come from the slopes of Chalais (Perec), a cooler, earthier area, where Pinot naturally develops that touch of Burgundy: delicate fruit, discreet spices, and a freshness that holds its line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn the nose, it opens with crisp cherry, raspberry, sometimes a hint of redcurrant, followed by drier, more elegant notes: mild pepper, mountain herbs, withered flower, a stony breath. On the palate, it is refined and juicy, with velvety tannins, a body without heaviness, and a fresh, clean, almost salivating finish for a red wine. The aging (15 months in barrel) adds structure and complexity, without masking the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Pinot is made for the table, not for show: roasted poultry, veal, mushrooms, winter vegetable dishes, or a characterful aged cheese. L’Aristocrate 2023: noble, yes… but the kind to take off its jacket after the first glass and be on first-name terms with everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Vin de l'A","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53357255098695,"sku":"VDA-ARI-23","price":38.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/0946\/6439\/files\/RM0_3192.jpg?v=1771421160"},{"product_id":"lame-du-vin","title":"L'Âme du Vin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomain: \u003c\/strong\u003eLe Vin de l'A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eFlantey, VS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage: \u003c\/strong\u003e2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor: \u003c\/strong\u003eRed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Conventional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol: \u003c\/strong\u003e13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity: \u003c\/strong\u003e0.75 l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eL’Âme du Vin 2023 is Alex Stauffer’s “old vines” Pinot Noir, one that plays in the big leagues without raising its voice. It comes from a 40-year-old plot in Flanthey, a place called Lonzemareinde: a spot that gives depth, not show. The cuvée is conceived as a tribute to Baudelaire, with this simple idea: wine should tell a story, not just tick boxes.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the cellar, Alex treats it like a jewel: a part vinified in whole clusters, long maceration, then a year of aging in the best barrels of the winery. No filtration, hand-bottled. The result: a carnal yet controlled Pinot, powerful yet refined, with a very “clean” energy.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn the nose, we lean towards ripe black and red fruit (dried plum, raspberry), with a touch of candied wild berry, a hint of citrus, and a discreet floral side. 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