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Pinot Noir and Rouge Fermentation, L’Enfer De La Roche De Dioli) Combines Refinement Develops Beautiful Dry Antique Rose and Beautiful Length GRANDS VINS DE TERROIR DU VALAIS “WE DO NOT INHERIT THE EARTH FROM OUR ANCESTORS, WE BORROW IT FROM OUR CHILDREN” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Terroir of Salquenen Pinot Calcaire Absolu “WE DO NOT INHERIT THE EARTH FROM OUR ANCESTORS, WE BORROW IT FROM OUR CHILDREN” Antoine de Saint-Exupéry The Histoire d’Enfer winery was founded in French agricultural engineer took over. Today, 2008 by Alexandre Challand, James Paget and the initial trio continues to surround itself with Dr Patrick Regamey, three friends sharing a rising talent. common passion for grand crus. The letter D, fourth letter of the alphabet and Three partners animated by the same ambition emblem of our label, symbolizes this newly to produce great wines on the magnificent formed quartet. limestone terroirs of the Valais region in Switzerland. More particularly in Miège, Histoire d’Enfer strives to produce great terroir Salquenen and Corin where the domain is driven wines that combine elegance, texture, located. delicacy and complexity of flavours. In early 2012, Benoit Paris, a young wine- Histoire d’Enfer invites you to discover and share grower from Burgundy, joined the team to its wide range of wines with those you cherish. manage the cellar and vineyards. At the end Discover a rich variety of flavours and emotions of 2015, Alexandre Plassat, another young through our white, red and sweet wines. Part of the Corin terroir with a view towards the Finges forest OUR WHITEOUR WINES Humagne Blanche Petite Arvine Réserve Located on the best limestone The vines of this emblematic vineyards in Corin, our Humagne Valais grape variety, are planted Blanche has more complexity, is on a limestone plot located in more vinous and more unctuous Corin. This dry, mineral wine is in texture than a Fendant. It characterized by its beautiful pink combines purity with fresh acidity. grapefruit aroma as well as its This unknown grape variety ages typical saline finish. This wine is admirably! impeccably clean and harmonious. A great classic! 5 Petite Arvine Chardonnay Païen Réserve Vieilles Vignes Réserve Réserve From our oldest vines in Corin, this This wine is produced from This grape variety is also known wine is aged in oak barrels giving extremely low yielding old vines as Heida, Savagin or Traminer. it more length and complexity than in Corin. Its aromas of white peach The wine is powerful and crisper our other Petite Arvine. However, and its buttery flavour makes it than the Chardonnay. Its aromatic the specificity of this grape variety sensual, explosive and elegant. profile is more reserved but very is preserved making it a must for This expressive wine gathers all the subtle and delicate. Admirable gastronomy! typical characteristics of a noble with age! Chardonnay. A delight to drink! 6 SWEET WINES OUR Liquoreux Blanc Liquoreux Rouge L’Exception Grain Noble L’Enfer du Temps Depending on the character of the This fortified red wine is made in the vintage, this late harvest wine can manner of a Vintage Port. The cuvée be composed of Petite Arvine, is a blend composed from our range of Pinot Gris, Marsanne and Sylvaner. red grape varieties. The blend changes It is harvested beyond 185 degrees to best express the nature of the year Oeschlé and matured for 2 to 3 years and the mineral characteristics of the in oak barrels. This unique wine different terroirs. This wine shows an has an admirable balance between impressive depth and complexity in sweetness and acidity. A delight! flavours. An alternative to the classic desert wine! 7 OUR REDOUR WINES Humagne Rouge Diolinoir L’Enfer de la Roche L’Enfer de la Passion Only produced in great vintages This wine grape (from a cross with 100% whole bunch between Pinot Noir and Rouge fermentation, L’Enfer de la Roche de Dioli) combines refinement develops beautiful dry antique rose and beautiful length. The whole and gariguette strawberry aromas! bunch vinification brings beautiful Both unique and mesmerizing! aromas and a subtle touch of gentian. A delight! 8 Cornalin Syrah Syrah L’Enfer du Calcaire L’Enfer de la Patience From very low yielding plots, this Produced from plots in Corin and This cuvée, from a selection of cuvée is characterized by typical Miège, this Syrah is a classic with non-destemmed grapes produced Cornalin notes of dark cherries, violet and green peppercorn aromas from our best vines, seduces with great complexity and a majestic, and a vinous, rich and spicy palate. its texture, balance and extreme refined texture. The most celebrated This Syrah seduces thrill-seekers! refinement. A great and seductive wine from the Valais and rightly so! wine for the impatient and a profound, distinguished wine for those with the patience to wait! 9 TERROIRS IN CORIN Pinot Noir Pinot Noir Pinot Noir L’Enfer du Désir L’Enfer du Plaisir L’Enfer de la Passion From different vineyards in the From a vineyard located in Bretton This cuvée comes from the same Côteaux de Sierre, this fruity (Corin), on the finest limestone vineyard in Bretton but is vinified Pinot Noir combines elegance and terroir of the village, this more with 100% whole grape bunches freshness with a beautiful structure. structured Pinot gets its greatness which brings wonderful floral A seductive wine ready to be from its depth of fruit and the notes as well as more freshness, enjoyed immediately! finesse of its tannins. Very refined complexity and minerality. It is and sensual! often the most captivating! 10 TERROIRS IN SALQUENEN Pinot Noir Pinot Noir L’Enfer du Calcaire Calcaire Absolu Two marvellous plots on the A third plot with our oldest vines heights of Salquenen produce the in Salquenen and their tiny yields fruit for this profound wine. The produces a wine made for ageing. low yields and the unique limestone Very deep and vinified with terroir bring a nose of raspberries, 100% whole grape bunches. An a magnificent mineral structure in uncompromising wine for the the palate and a staggeringly long purists’ pleasure! finish. For amateurs of Grand Crus! 11 The Histoire d’Enfer team Alexandre Challand, James Paget, Alexandre Plassat & Patrick Regamey HISTOIRE D’ENFER PRESS REVIEWS Schweizerische Weinzeitung SonntagsZeitung December 2013 October 2015 The most beautiful Swiss wine Best Swiss Pinot Syrah Enfer de la Patience 2011 (19/20) Pinot Noir Calcaire Absolu 2013 (19/20) Jancis Robinson - Financial Times Schweizerische Weinzeitung January 2015 December 2015 Swiss precision Top 4 best wines in Switzerland « Amazing range of Pinots Noirs and Humagne Pinot Noir Calcaire Absolu 2013 (19/20) of both colours! » Syrah Enfer de la Patience 2013 (19/20) 13 Corin vineyards with plots of Petite Arvine and Cornalin 2016 © Histoire d’Enfer SA Histoire d’Enfer SA Rte de la Raye 2 3960 Corin-sur-Sierre Valais - Switzerland [email protected] www.histoiredenfer.ch Contact for visits T : +41 79 200 61 91 HISTOIRE D’EN FAIRE ON OUR VALAIS TERROIRS SINCE 2008 SYNERGY OF THREE WINE FRIENDS ALEXANDRE CHALLAND Dr. PATRICK REGAMEY JAMES PAGET WWW.HISTOIREDENFER.CH SWITZERLAND.
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