Chardonnay, Fendant, Heida, Johannisberg, Petite Arvine, Paien, Cornalin, Gamay, Humagne Rouge, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah10.0 haFounded 1948Maye family (Raphaël Maye, proprietor-vigneron)Winemaker Raphaël MayeBIO SUISSE CERTIFIEDLeytron/Chamoson
Family cellar in St-Pierre-de-Clages founded in 1948, farming 10 hectares across the Chamoson and Ardon terraces. Bio Suisse certified organic, led today by Raphaël Maye.
Tasting: By appointment only: Tuesday to Friday 9:00 to 11:30 and 13:30 to 17:30, Saturday 9:00 to 12:00, May through October.
Tip: Visits are by appointment only; ask about the Paien and Humagne Rouge bottlings.
Fendant, Johannisberg, Petite Arvine, Gamay, Humagne Rouge, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah8.0 haFounded 1962Favre family (John and Mike Favre)Winemaker John and Mike FavreLeytron/Chamoson
Third-generation family cellar in Chamoson, active since 1962 and rooted in René Favre's 1946 start in winegrowing. Farms 8 hectares under integrated production, known for Petite Arvine.
Tasting: Tastings and domain visits by direct contact; the estate has hosted Caves Ouvertes open-cellar events.
Tip: Ask about the Petite Arvine parcels, the grape this Chamoson cellar is best known for.
Fendant, Humagne Blanche, Pinot Blanc, Johannisberg, Petite Arvine, Ermitage, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Humagne Rouge, Merlot, Cornalin, Diolinoir, Cabernet Franc3.0 haPhilippe DarioliWinemaker Philippe DarioliLeytron/Chamoson
Three-hectare grower in Riddes with parcels in Leytron and Chamoson on limestone and schist soils, hand-farmed by owner Philippe Darioli across some fourteen Valais varietals.
Tasting: Tastings by appointment at the carnotzet in Riddes, for up to 20 people; cellar visits and vineyard tours offered in French, German and English.
Tip: Tastings happen in Darioli's own carnotzet in Riddes; call ahead, this is a one-person cellar.