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A milestone anniversary

In 1985 Denise Guillod tasted Tourmentin for the first time. She was celebrating her thirtieth birthday at the time and it was her father who introduced her to “this new wine from the Valais”. At the time, the wine was made exclusively from Pinot Noir…

A family united by rail and Tourmentin

The Grob family’s passion for Tourmentin goes back several decades. In this Thurgau family, whose mother Maryse is originally from the canton of Neuchâtel, all three generations enjoy this wine,…

When it comes to love, we don’t count the cost

To say that Anne and Nicolas love Tourmentin is an understatement. It’s more accurate to say that they have a real passion for this wine. The couple never miss an opportunity to come to the Valais to shop at the Domaines. Not only to…

Happiness in front of the Churfirsten

This is a family story that began with Arnold Gmür (Noldi to his friends) and his wife Julia. Several years ago, the couple went to a Valais wine tasting. Among the specialities, such as Petite Arvine and Heida,…

In vino veritas

Wine plays a central role in Liliana’s life. Brought up in a family of restaurateurs, and herself a licensed wine taster, that’s all it took to launch her career as an experienced taster. Passionate but demanding of herself, she brilliantly obtained…

A life dedicated to Tourmentin

For Thierry and Denis, two lovers of travel, good food and good wine, the link with Le Tourmentin from Domaines Rouvinez in Valais is deep and personal. Since its creation 40 years ago, they believe that this wine has always been a symbol of…

The man with 40 vintages

Pierrick Maeder has known Tourmentin since 1988, when the Rouvinez brothers first marketed the wine as a blend. As a connoisseur of exceptional wines, it was only natural that he should become a fan of this Swiss cru, which was so special at the time. Year after year,…

A fan of sport and Tourmentin

It was on holiday in Saas-Fee 25 years ago that Sacha Lobsiger discovered Tourmentin. It was love at first sight, and Tourmentin became his favourite wine, as he sincerely puts it. The young man, who lives not far from Biel, likes to…

A French sommelier crazy about a Swiss wine!

‘A solid vineyard! Géronde hill, Ardévaz, Tourmentin…. these appellations take us back to the source of the Rhône, a magnificent river that links us together in time, space and sharing… For the past 20 years, I’ve always found that the wines of the Rouvinez family have always been…