15 June 2017
A very pleasant chasselas from an outstanding vintage (low volume and high quality, thanks to the particularly hot and sunny Summer). I first drank this wine directly at Badouxthèque, among the vineyards of Yvorne, in the spring 2016.
Recently I drank this dry and fruity wine a few more times and always enjoyed it. Very subtle, smooth and elegant, booth on the nose and in the mouth. Sometimes it takes a bit to open up, so don’t rush. Also I recommend not to drink it too cold (a mistake often done with whites), although in these hot days it is actually not much of a risk.
At 22 CHF maybe a bit overpriced for a vaudoise, but at 15.95 (currently 27% off at Coop) a good bargain.
Pay attention to the vintage, since the 2016 is also on the shelf. Maybe good or not, but didn’t try it yet (will buy it tomorrow).
A couple of weeks ago I was in the Black Forest and did (for the first time) try a Gudetel (same grape, German name) from the Baden wine region: nothing close to the Swiss product, where the grape is believed to be native of.
Country: Switzerland
Region: Vaud
Grapes: Chasselas
Type: White
Vintage: 2015
Producer: H. Badoux
Price range: Medium (15-30 US$)
Pascal’s Enjoyment Index: 4/5