An enigmatic Swiss vigneron with a devoted following, Christophe Abbet is one of Europes great underground winemakers with an impressive roster of singular wines.

Since 1985, Christophe has tended just 2.7ha of vineyards around the villages of Martigny and Fully in Switzerlands Valais. Using top-quality organic farming, he grows tiny quantities of local specialities Ermitage, Petite Arvine, and Chasselas, alongside Gamay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah.

From a converted forge in Martigny-Bourg, Christophe crafts more than twenty bottlings using a range of experimental winemaking methods, including extended elevages and ageing under flor. Bottling without filtration or added sulphur, Abbets wines are released only when he feels they are ready to drink, although they also have excellent cellaring potential.

With less than 2% of Swiss wines exported and discerning local drinkers quick to secure the countrys best bottles, few get the opportunity to taste Abbets brilliant wines. Now is your chance!

Pure and crystalline lemon, jasmine, herbs. Profound and ageworthy.