Gamay
About this grape variety
Its excellent reputation in the Lower Valais, around Fully and Martigny, is linked to the presence of granite, much as is the case with grand cru wines from Beaujolais.
This is a variety that is moderately vigorous and that ripens early. It gives purple-coloured wines that are very aromatic and high-spirited, with notes of red fruits and spices; it is fresh and very drinkable. Vinified on its own this is the flavourful par excellence wine of good cheer.
Blended with Pinot Noir, it becomes Dôle, known as a lively and fresh wine, intensely fruity.
Gamay
474 ha out of 4675 ha, or 10.14%
Tasting profile
252 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
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Saillon
10 wines from this cellar
Cave de la Sarvaz
With his wife Sylviane, Christian Perraudin now cultivates just over five hectares, located on the right bank of the Rhone.
Fully
17 wines from this cellar
Domaine La Rodeline
Since 2026, Yvon and Claudine’s daughter, Emmanuelle Roduit, and her husband Michaël Egloff have taken over the family estate La Rodeline.
Sion
23 wines from this cellar
Les Fils de Charles Favre
Known as the "Petite Maison des Grands Vins" since time immemorial, they have always stood out for the excellence of their wines.
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