Fendant Rectoratus AOC Valais

History
In 1288, Bishop Boniface de Challant founded a rectorate
on the altar of the Most Holy Trinity in Sion. The first
episcopal palace adjoined the church of Saint Pierre, where
the Valère theatre now stands, and the chapel was directly
opposite.In the middle of the 17th century, a visit by the
bourgeoisie found it in ruins and completely destroyed.
Anxious to restore it to its former splendour, Adrien IV de
Riedmatten had it rebuilt and the rectorate attached to it
raised. In the middle of the 18th century, the Rectorate
donated its chapel and the rector's house to the town of
Sion to enable the college to be built.The Rectorat de la
très sainte Trinité is a church foundation whose purpose, in
addition to maintaining a rector, is to have masses said in
perpetuity for the august Valaisan Fatherland.This estate is
the oldest in the Valais, registered in 1288 according to the
cantonal archives.Fendant remains the king of the Valaisan
whites. It accounts for a third of the wine-growing area of
the canton of Valais and is the ambassador of Swiss white
wines beyond its borders.

Vineyard
Vines over 50 years old on the Coteau de Sion, on the "La
Gasse" parcel. at an altitude of 520meters; Guyot pruning
for a yield of 1 kg/m2.

Grape variety
Chasselas.

Vinification
This wine is characterised by gentle pressing and complete
temperature control at a maximum of 17 degrees during
alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation is carried
out opartially to preserve a subtle harmony of aromas and a
lovely vivacity on the palate.

Colour
White wine: Clear with golden highlights.

Nose
Delicate notes of white peach, mineral nuances, hints of
hazelnut, hint of rhubarb

Palate
A well-balanced wine

Alcohol by volume: 12,5 %
Serving temperature: 6-10°
Cellaring: from 5 to 20 years

Distinctions
2020 - Gold - Mondial du Chasselas 2022
2021 - Silver - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025