Switzerland
GOLD White 96 Adrian & Diego Mathier, L’Ambassadeur des Domaines Diego Mathier, Valais 2020 (13.5%)
Pretty, inviting aromatics of lemon, dried flower, dried peach and clove lead on to a plush palate of yellow plum, orange zest, citrus fruit, lush peach, a savoury minerality and beautiful spiced notes.
96 Adrian & Diego Mathier, Les Pyramides Heida, Valais 2020 (13.5%)
Inviting, with a pretty nose of juicy pineapple and mango enveloped in vanilla and spice. A smoky palate is laced with gunpowder, oolong tea, lychee, peach and a touch of apricot.
95 Louis Bovard, Ilex Calamin Grand Cru, Lavaux, Vaud 2020 (13%)
Perfumed, exotic nose of mango, spice, vanilla and floral undertones, then a seductive
SWITZERLAND WON
1 Best in show (see p31)
5 Platinum (see p61)
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GOLD Red 96 Domaines Chevaliers, Lux Vina Clos de Pachje Pinot Noir, Valais 2019 (13.9%)
Perfumed and expressive, with aromas of raspberry, strawberry and lifted floral notes leading through to a plush palate of cherry blossom, sweet tobacco, well-judged oak and shapely tannins.
95 Clos du Châtelard, Hyperion, Villeneuve Chablais Grand Cru, Vaud 2018
(13.5%)
Inviting aromatics of toffee, vanilla, green bell pepper and plush cinnamon lead on to a textured palate of plush juicy black fruit, coffee, balsamic and heady spice.
GOLD
Sweet white
96 Adrian & Diego Mathier, Gemma, Valais 2019 (13.5%)
Opens with attractive and inviting aromas of peach, apricot and honeyed mango, followed by a textured palate of lush yellow plum, caramel, baked apple and a beautiful mineral finish.
95 Gregor Kuonen,
Blanc de Glace Barrique, Valais 2020 (13.5%)
Plush, yellow fruit, honey and creamy golden apple aromatics lead through to a textured palate of burned sugar, luscious sweet apricot and tropical pineapple, papaya and mango.