Claudy Clavien La Cave des Champs Paien Larmes du Terroir, Valais, Switzerland 2020 Chateau d'Yquem this is in a good

this is in a good place for aging

The nose offers intense aromas of fresh and dried apricot and peach pastry

The palate delivers a very assertive and energetic array of dark berries and spiced plums with a fresh

but is definitely on the upward slope

Bottle age will serve this rich Amarone well

Claudy Clavien La Cave des Champs Paien Larmes du Terroir, Valais, Switzerland 2020 Chateau d'Yquem this is in a goodPetite Arvine is a native of the Valais and is considered by many to be the finest variety of the region. Despite being a late ripening variety and the dry and warm climate of the Valais, it is distinguished by its refreshing mineral acidity underpinning its citrus and orchard fruit flavors. Despite attempts to cultivate this distinctive variety in the Northern Rhne and Italy, it has proved nearly impossible to grow outside the Valais.