Mont d'Or, Johannisberg

White wine | Domaine du Mont d’Or, Valais AOC

Neither dry nor sweet, but somewhere in between
Sylvaner, known as Johannisberg in Valais, is the king grape variety at Domaine du Mont d'Or. This late-harvested cuvée produces a semi-sweet wine, a style that has made the cellar famous. This profile allows for a number of interesting pairings, from starter to dessert, including cheeses. Try it for example with a Vacherin…Mont d’Or!

CHF 19.90 (75cl)
CHF 19.90 (75cl) (75cl)
CHF 2.65/10cl
  • Switzerland Valais
  • Johannisberg
  • 2 - 20 years
  • 12.00% vol.
Profile
  • Strength
  • Complexity
  • Fruitiness
  • Dry/Soft
  • Liveliness
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Mont d'Or, Johannisberg
CHF 19.90 (75cl)
CHF 19.90 (75cl) (75cl)
Colour
Colour

Lively, yellow with golden highlights.

Nose
Nose

Intense with a nice concentration of exotic aromas such as pineapple and lychee.

Palate
Palate

A mellow attack evolving into a lovely freshness. The exotic fruity notes are confirmed, fullness in the finish with a touch of almond.

Les vendanges au Domaine du Mont d'Or

Domaine du Mont d’Or

Mont d'Or is the oldest wine estate in Valais. He is also known for having introduced Sylvaner to Switzerland, renamed Johannisberg and becoming his favorite grape variety. The certified organic terraced vines are located south of the Montorge nature reserve, near Sion. Since the creation of the estate in the 19th century, its wines have regularly been praised by critics.

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