Marie-Thérèse Chappaz - Grain Sauvage 2007 Magnum - Fully

The Pope of Valais and the Noble Expression of an Indigenous Grape Variety

Domaine Marie-Thérèse Chappaz is a leading figure in Valais viticulture, renowned for its biodynamic approach and its ability to reveal the grandeur of local grape varieties. Le Grain Sauvage is an emblematic cuvée, entirely dedicated to Humagne Rouge , a native Valais grape variety that, when crafted with such artistry, yields wines of remarkable finesse and complexity.

WUAT Special Note: These two Magnums come from a **private collection in Valais**, guaranteeing impeccable condition and minimal handling history. This type of find is extremely rare, and we are particularly proud to be able to offer you these legendary bottles, usually reserved for our own personal cellar.

Grain Sauvage 2007: Elegance, Character and Potential

The 2007 Grain Sauvage showcases Humagne Rouge in a vintage that offered it optimal ripeness and beautiful freshness, ideal conditions for a wine with aging potential. This grape variety, notoriously difficult to tame, reveals itself in Marie-Thérèse Chappaz's hands through an authentic expression of its terroir. The Magnum format (150 cl) is a further guarantee of the slow and harmonious evolution of this exceptional wine.

Seventeen years after its harvest, this wine is now at its **peak**, ready to reveal all the subtlety of its tertiary aromas and the finesse of its structure.

Technical Details of the Cuvée:

• Grape variety: 100% Humagne Rouge.
• Appellation: AOC Valais.
• Format: Magnum (150 cl) .
• Availability: Two magnums only.

A Great Valais Wine: Wild Berries, Spices and Harmony

Approaching its twentieth year, the Grain Sauvage 2007 is a mature and complex wine:

• Nose: Fine and deep, with aromas of small forest fruits (blackcurrant, wild blackberry), spicy notes (licorice, white pepper), undergrowth, leather and dried flowers.
• Palate: Remarkably elegant and refined. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, the structure harmonious, supported by a lovely freshness that lengthens the wine. The finish is persistent, with notes of ripe fruit and sweet spices.
• Critical Review: Marie-Thérèse Chappaz's Grain Sauvage is considered the absolute benchmark for Humagne Rouge, capable of competing with the greatest red wines.

Collector's Magnums: Impeccable Preservation

These two bottles are exceptional pieces, perfectly preserved:

• Provenance: Valaisan collector's cellar (static storage, perfect).
• Level: Perfect, right in the bottleneck.
• Overall Condition: Perfect, impeccable state of preservation.

Gourmet Pairing Suggestions

Serve decanted (1 hour) between 16°C and 17°C. This refined wine will pair brilliantly with:

• A roasted saddle of venison or a partridge.
• Pork tenderloin with porcini mushrooms.
• Mature mountain cheeses.

A Legendary Rarity at its Peak

These **two magnums of "Grain Sauvage" 2007** from Marie-Thérèse Chappaz are coveted items for any discerning collector. They represent the purest expression of a great Valais grape variety, at its ideal stage of maturity. **This is an extremely rare opportunity** to acquire this iconic wine, ready to offer an unforgettable tasting experience!