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Donatsch

Domaine Donatsch is one of Switzerland’s top wineries, based in the tiny valley of Bündner Herrschaft.

Due to the limited volumes made here, the valley remains largely unknown – but Switzerland may just be one of the world’s last undiscovered regions for fine wine production.

While the resulting wines are similar in profile to those of Burgundy, there are some important differences in the region’s climate.

The altitude (500 to 700 metres above sea-level) sees the vines flower a week later than is typical in Burgundy, yet picking dates are three to four weeks later. This provides a much longer growing season, allowing for complex flavours and aromas to develop in the grapes. Despite the altitude, the grapes reach good levels of ripeness thanks to the warm, dry wind – known locally as a “foehn”, that sweeps through the valley.

Unlike Burgundy, autumns here are dry, so there is rarely pressure to pick before rain arrives, allowing for additional hang-time. The altitude keeps the acidity high, offsetting the naturally slightly higher alcohol (typically around 14%), meaning the wines never feel overly alcoholic.

The Chardonnay and Completer varieties are both barrel fermented in French oak barrels and aged on their lees for 12 months. The Pinot Noir is also aged entirely in French barriques – predominantly from the esteemed cooper François Frères.  

The Pinot Noir and Chardonnays are separated into three individual cuvées – Tradition, Passion and Unique. Each of these represent the equivalent of Burgundy’s village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines.

The Tradition sees no new oak, the Passion has 30% new oak and the Unique is matured in up to 100% new oak. In total, just 35,000 bottles are made each year.

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