Claudy Clavien La Cave des Champs Paien Larmes du Terroir, Valais, Switzerland 2020 Champagne Francois Bedel et Fils Bone-dry and austere on the

Bone-dry and austere on the palate with subtle

and blueberry pie

The density of the tannins balances out the acidity of the wine

but has decades in front of it

The palate is intense and generous with plenty of fresh fruit

Claudy Clavien La Cave des Champs Paien Larmes du Terroir, Valais, Switzerland 2020 Champagne Francois Bedel et Fils Bone-dry and austere on thePetite 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.