COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Altesse
PRODUCER
Domaine Henri Cruchon
REGION
Vaud
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Henri Cruchon Altesse 2021 is a white wine from the La Côte AOC in Switzerland's Vaud region, produced by Domaine Henri Cruchon. The estate is a family-run operation with a long history of pioneering biodynamic farming practices. The wine is made from 100% Altesse, an old grape variety that the producer has been instrumental in reviving in Switzerland. The estate cultivates vines across many small parcels, each with distinct terroir and microclimate. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes respect for nature and the inherent qualities of the grape and the land.
ALCOHOL
13.2%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Altesse grape was nearly extinct in Switzerland.
Fact 02
Domaine Henri Cruchon is Demeter-certified biodynamic.
Fact 03
The estate is managed by three generations of women.
Fact 04
Part of a natural wine line called 'Les Filles Vinifient'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Henri Cruchon Altesse 2021 is produced using traditional winemaking methods with a focus on minimal intervention. Grapes are hand-harvested and undergo fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged on fine lees in steel tanks. For the 'Altesse Nature' bottling, this process is carried out without fining, filtration, or added sulfites, embodying a natural winemaking approach. The estate's viticulture is Demeter-certified biodynamic, prohibiting chemical products and emphasizing sustainable practices.
