Nez
Noir
The first organic wine from the Rouvinez Family
Nez
Noir
The first organic wine from the Rouvinez Family
New
Petite Arvine
In 2025, our Nez Noir white blend becomes a Petite Arvine. Petite Arvine Nez Noir is distinguished by its freshness and elegance, offering complex aromas of citrus, peach and apricot on the nose, enhanced by a subtle note of acacia honey. On the palate, this organically-farmed wine offers a well-balanced structure combining liveliness and body, with a slight saline touch characteristic of the grape variety on the finish.
New
Petite Arvine
In 2025, our Nez Noir white blend becomes a Petite Arvine. Petite Arvine Nez Noir is distinguished by its freshness and elegance, offering complex aromas of citrus, peach and apricot on the nose, enhanced by a subtle note of acacia honey. On the palate, this organically-farmed wine offers a well-balanced structure combining liveliness and body, with a slight saline touch characteristic of the grape variety on the finish.
The Nez Noir Range
Inspired by nature and terroir
The name Nez Noir comes from our flock of sheep of the same name, reflecting our commitment to sustainable viticulture.
Every spring, our Nez Noir sheep graze peacefully in our vineyards, enabling natural soil maintenance, promoting biodiversity and limiting the use of machinery and chemical inputs. When the vines start to grow, our sheep are moved to our extensive meadow at Crêtillon, in the Sierro region, before migrating to the alpine heights.
In summer, they climb up to 2700 meters, facing the Matterhorn, where they are sheared twice. Their high-quality wool symbolizes our philosophy of local, nature-friendly production.
The history of the range
Committed to organic viticulture, we launched Nez Noir in 2019, with a first red blend from the Crêta Plan and Clos St. Marcel terroirs. This powerful, well-balanced wine sublimates Merlot, Gamaret and Syrah through natural winemaking.
In 2019, a bleeding process gives birth to Nez Noir Rosé, a fresh, fruity wine with aromas of wild berries and exotic notes. In 2020, the range expands with Nez Noir Blanc, combining Petite Arvine, Heida and Johannisberg.
In 2022, faced with an exceptional harvest, we create an exceptional barrel-aged cuvée: Nez Noir Réserve. Finally, in 2025, Nez Noir Blanc becomes a pure Petite Arvine, a tribute to the Valais terroir.
Such a cute sheep
Like the emblematic Arvine and Cornalin grape varieties, the Nez Noir sheep of the Haut-Valais is an “indigenous” breed, 100% Valais. Thanks to their robustness and thick wool, they adapt particularly well to the region’s harsh climatic conditions.
Long endangered, it has enjoyed a resurgence of interest since the British named it “The Cutest Sheep in the World”. Today, it is exported as far afield as Great Britain, New Zealand and the United States. And, of course, in the Clos St Marcel and Crêta Plan vineyards!
A lighter bottle
For our Nez Noir wines, we have opted for a lightweight Burgundy bottle, requiring less glass and therefore fewer resources and energy to produce.
Manufactured in St-Prex by our partner Vetropack, it reduces the carbon footprint associated with transport. Its optimized weight also reduces fuel consumption during deliveries.
As a result, Nez Noir is one of the most eco-responsible wines in Switzerland – a sustainable choice, without compromising on quality!
Nez Noir Rouge
Nez Noir Rouge is an organic blend of Merlot, Gamaret and Syrah. Complex and structured, it is characterized by a beautiful aromatic intensity. It combines black fruit aromas, such as cherry and blackberry, with spicy, woody nuances.
Vinification: in vats on fine lees
Ageing: 3 to 6 years
Alcohol content: 14% vol.
Nez Noir Rosé
Nez Noir Rosé is an organic blend of Merlot, Gamaret and Syrah. It is bled from the must used for its red counterpart. Fresh and light, it delivers aromas of wild berries, accompanied by exotic notes.
Vinification: in vats on fine lees
Ageing: 2 to 3 years
Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
Nez Noir Petite Arvine
Petite Arvine Nez Noir is distinguished by its freshness and elegance, offering complex aromas of citrus, peach and apricot on the nose, enhanced by a subtle note of acacia honey. Fresh, balanced and lively, with a light saline touch on the finish.
Vinification: in vats on fine lees
Ageing: 2 to 3 years
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
Nez Noir Réserve
Made from the same must as the red Nez Noir, this wine benefits from 12 months’ barrel ageing, giving it greater complexity and enhanced cellaring potential. A spirited, lively wine.
Vinification: in barrel
Ageing potential: 3 to 6 years
Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
Gérard’s adventures
Do you know Gérard the shepherd?
Gérard, our passionate shepherd, looks after our Nez Noir sheep and loves to share anecdotes about his little protégés. Between caring for the flock, vineyard secrets and making our wines, he takes you behind the scenes of our estate.
Join us on Instagram and TikTok to follow his adventures, discover his know-how and learn more about our sheep and our Nez Noir range.
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