Vineyards in Leytron/Chamoson

Simon Maye et Fils ★ 4.2

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.

Les Fils de René Favre, John et Mike Favre ★ 4.3

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.

Philippe Darioli ★ 3.9

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.

Hidden Gems in Leytron/Chamoson

Philippe Darioli ★ 3.9

Leytron/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.

Why locals love it: A one-person, three-hectare cellar in Riddes where tastings happen in the owner's own carnotzet by appointment, not a public tasting room.

Tip: Tastings happen in Darioli's own carnotzet in Riddes; call ahead, this is a one-person cellar.

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