2023 Jean-René Germanier Petite Arvine

Type of Wine | |
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Country | Switzerland |
Region | Valais (Wallis) |
Winery | |
Vintage | 2023 |
Grape | |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
Drink window | 2025 - 2045 |
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Description
Petite Arvine 2023: A Characterful Swiss White Wine from the Valais
Petite Arvine is a rare, indigenous grape variety from the Swiss Valais , renowned for its vibrant freshness and distinctive character. This grape offers wines with a pronounced minerality, a subtle salty note, and aromas of citrus and exotic fruits. Jean-René Germanier Petite Arvine is a beautiful reflection of this unique grape, with a fresh, vibrant character, typical of the terroir wines from the high Swiss Alps.
Expressive aromas and refined minerality
The Jean-René Germanier Petite Arvine 2023 has a bright, light yellow color with golden highlights. The bouquet starts with fresh notes of yellow fruit, followed by subtle citrus aromas. In the mouth you taste the typical characteristics of Petite Arvine: lively, elegant and structured, with nuances of candied lemons and cooked rhubarb. The finish is long and minerally, which provides a pleasant freshness and a slightly salty touch that gives the wine a special character.
Features of the Petite Arvine 2023
- Grape variety: Petite Arvine
- Terroir: Glacial moraine soils and slate in Conthey, Saillon and Ardon
- Vinification: Matured in barrels with six months maturation on the lees for added complexity
- Serving suggestions: Aperitif, freshwater fish, seafood, shellfish and citrus desserts
- Storage potential: 6 to 10 years
- Award-winning quality: 93 points Robert Parker (2020), 93 points James Suckling (2023)
Tasting Notes: Fresh, mineral
The Petite Arvine offers an expressive palette of citrus fruits and a hint of rhubarb. In the mouth the wine is lively and structured, with a pleasant roundness and a long finish that emphasizes the freshness and quality of the wine.
Awards and Recognition
- Robert Parker: 93 points (2020)
- James Suckling: 93 points (2023)
- Brussels World Championship: Gold Medal (2022)
- Decanter World Wine Awards: Silver Medal (2021)
Order the Petite Arvine by Jean-René Germanier Online
The Petite Arvine 2023 can be ordered online and picked up in our Wine Warehouse. When picking up, you will immediately benefit from a discount, visible on the checkout page when you select the 'Pick up' option.
Specifications
Type of Wine | White |
---|---|
Country | Switzerland |
Region | Valais (Wallis) |
Winery | Jean-René Germanier |
Grape | Petite Arvine |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2023 |
Drinking as of | 2025 |
Drinking till | 2045 |
Alcohol % | 13.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Promotion | Tier Price |
Parker rating | 93 |
James Suckling rating | 93 |
Tasting Profiles | Aromatisch, Droog, Fris, Fruitig, Groen & grassig, Licht, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit |
Drink moments | Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 93
Reviewed by:
Stephan Reinhardt
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2025 - 2045
The 2023 Petite Arvine is beautifully intense and spicy on the finely aromatic nose that reveals ripe yet not overripe fruit aromas that are savory like a yellow apple and intermingle perfectly well with the terroir notes. Sourced from about 30 sloping plots on schist and moraine soils, this is a rich but fresh and textured Petite Arvine with stimulating salinity and savoriness as well as ripe and concentrated fruit. This is a very attractive and mouthwatering Petite Arvine with substance, texture and structure. It is impressive and has remarkable aging potential. 13.8% alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in Vétroz, March 2025.
Jean-René Germanier in Vétroz, Valais, is one of Switzerland's most traditional and renowned wineries. The history of the estate began in 1896, when Urbain Germanier produced his first vintage in Balavaud. The estate has been family owned ever since and is now run by Jean-René Germanier and his nephew, Gilles Besse, both passionate enologists, in the third and fourth generations. They focused on quality and sustainable viticulture from an early stage, which is now certified organic in many cases and combined with innovative cellar technology.
The winery cultivates around 60 hectares of its own vines—supplemented by grapes from friendly winegrowers—and processes the annual yield from around 300 hectares of vineyards into over 40 different wines. This diversity reflects the unique terroir of the region, especially around the Balavaud vineyards, which are considered some of the best in the Valais. The preferred grape varieties, on the other hand, are typically Swiss: first and foremost the rare Amigne, a quarter of the world's production of which takes place here, followed by Fendant (Chasselas), Petite Arvine, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cornalin. The winery has also pioneered the so-called “bee scale” for the residual sugar content of Amigne wines: One bee means dry, three bees sweet and two bees is in between.
Two icon wines stand out in particular: the legendary Cayas, which has been produced from the best Syrah vineyards since 1995 and aged for 20 months in barriques, and the Mitis Amigne de Vétroz, a noble sweet white wine that has won numerous international awards. The quality of the wines is recognized worldwide. Accordingly, the winery is one of the few Swiss producers to have built up a remarkable export position. Germanier wines are in demand in export markets such as Japan, the US and, increasingly, in France and other European countries. Nevertheless, the main market remains Switzerland, where the wines are partly sold exclusively through national retailers.
For years, the name Jean-René Germanier has stood for the symbiosis of tradition, innovative strength and a deep connection to the terroir—a true flagship of Swiss wine culture.
Published: Jul 31, 2025
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James Suckling
Jean-René Germanier Petite Arvine Valais 2023
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Country: Switzerland
Region: Valais
Vintage: 2023
Score: 93
A simultaneously concentrated and elegant expression of this indigenous Swiss grape. In spite of this and its 14% alcohol, there’s not a hint of opulence. Rather the wine is very straight and bright, with restrained fresh pineapple character. Long, driving Amalfi lemon finish. Drink or hold.
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★ Médaille d'or The Global Syrah Masters 2023
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Domaine Jean-René Germanier is one of the oldest Swiss wineries, founded in 1896. Germanier harvested his first vintage in 1896 in Balavaud and devoted his life to his vineyards. His three sons, Francis, Paul and Charles later took over. The winery is now in its third generation under the leadership of Jean-René Germanier and his cousin Gilles Besse. Gilles Besse was 24 when he was approached by his uncle, who is only seven years his senior, to join the family winery.
He accepted the challenge and began studying oenology at the Swiss school of Changins. In 1993 he vinified his first wines on the estate nestled in the heart of Valais. Together, Gilles and Jean-René have been involved in sustainable agriculture for almost twenty years and eventually played a pioneering role in a quality wine revolution in Switzerland. In the Valais is the Swiss valley of the Rhône and it offers an extraordinary alpine terroir and they do everything they can to ensure that their wines will be the worthy reflection of it. At Germanier they make top-notch Terroir wines made under the guidance of talented oenologists Richard Riand and his wife Delphine practices traditional vinification and cask vinification with exceptional rigor and passion. Numerous international awards have recognized this commitment to excellence, including more than 30 wines with more than 90 points in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
Located in the hamlet of Balavaud in Vétroz in Valais, the Jean-René Germanier estate covers 170 hectares and produces 800,000 bottles. About thirty hectares are cultivated according to BIOSUISSE standards. The vines benefit from the region's hot and dry microclimate. They grow on different soils: slate, alluvial deposits and glacial moraines. 16 different grape varieties are grown for a range of 38 wines. The main grape varieties grown are Chasselas, Amigne, Arvine, Johannisberg, Chardonnay, Païen, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Syrah, Humagne, Cornalin, Gamaret and Merlot. The best grapes are hand-picked and used to make their high-quality red, white, rosé and dessert wines.
Jean-René Germanier makes Terroir wines, so no artifice, but good wines come from healthy grapes and represent the wine with the Terroir. The concept of terroir describes a specific harmony between characteristics of soil, microclimate and grape variety. In certain vineyards, estates or localities, this trio produces characteristics that make it possible to create very unique wines, clearly marked by their harvest year and that ennoble the grape variety itself. More than 25 years ago, they became pioneers in methods of sustainable viticulture out of respect for the environment. Through the practical use of integrated production, they have successfully eliminated the use of pesticides and other treatments. Today they have reached another milestone by eliminating the use of synthetic products in all our vineyards, which span over 25 hectares. As a result, they have become one of the largest wine estates in the country certified BIOSUISSE.
Petite Arvine 2023: A Characterful Swiss White Wine from the Valais
Petite Arvine is a rare, indigenous grape variety from the Swiss Valais , renowned for its vibrant freshness and distinctive character. This grape offers wines with a pronounced minerality, a subtle salty note, and aromas of citrus and exotic fruits. Jean-René Germanier Petite Arvine is a beautiful reflection of this unique grape, with a fresh, vibrant character, typical of the terroir wines from the high Swiss Alps.
Expressive aromas and refined minerality
The Jean-René Germanier Petite Arvine 2023 has a bright, light yellow color with golden highlights. The bouquet starts with fresh notes of yellow fruit, followed by subtle citrus aromas. In the mouth you taste the typical characteristics of Petite Arvine: lively, elegant and structured, with nuances of candied lemons and cooked rhubarb. The finish is long and minerally, which provides a pleasant freshness and a slightly salty touch that gives the wine a special character.
Features of the Petite Arvine 2023
- Grape variety: Petite Arvine
- Terroir: Glacial moraine soils and slate in Conthey, Saillon and Ardon
- Vinification: Matured in barrels with six months maturation on the lees for added complexity
- Serving suggestions: Aperitif, freshwater fish, seafood, shellfish and citrus desserts
- Storage potential: 6 to 10 years
- Award-winning quality: 93 points Robert Parker (2020), 93 points James Suckling (2023)
Tasting Notes: Fresh, mineral
The Petite Arvine offers an expressive palette of citrus fruits and a hint of rhubarb. In the mouth the wine is lively and structured, with a pleasant roundness and a long finish that emphasizes the freshness and quality of the wine.
Awards and Recognition
- Robert Parker: 93 points (2020)
- James Suckling: 93 points (2023)
- Brussels World Championship: Gold Medal (2022)
- Decanter World Wine Awards: Silver Medal (2021)
Order the Petite Arvine by Jean-René Germanier Online
The Petite Arvine 2023 can be ordered online and picked up in our Wine Warehouse. When picking up, you will immediately benefit from a discount, visible on the checkout page when you select the 'Pick up' option.
Type of Wine | White |
---|---|
Country | Switzerland |
Region | Valais (Wallis) |
Winery | Jean-René Germanier |
Grape | Petite Arvine |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2023 |
Drinking as of | 2025 |
Drinking till | 2045 |
Alcohol % | 13.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Promotion | Tier Price |
Parker rating | 93 |
James Suckling rating | 93 |
Tasting Profiles | Aromatisch, Droog, Fris, Fruitig, Groen & grassig, Licht, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit |
Drink moments | Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 93
Reviewed by:
Stephan Reinhardt
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2025 - 2045
The 2023 Petite Arvine is beautifully intense and spicy on the finely aromatic nose that reveals ripe yet not overripe fruit aromas that are savory like a yellow apple and intermingle perfectly well with the terroir notes. Sourced from about 30 sloping plots on schist and moraine soils, this is a rich but fresh and textured Petite Arvine with stimulating salinity and savoriness as well as ripe and concentrated fruit. This is a very attractive and mouthwatering Petite Arvine with substance, texture and structure. It is impressive and has remarkable aging potential. 13.8% alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in Vétroz, March 2025.
Jean-René Germanier in Vétroz, Valais, is one of Switzerland's most traditional and renowned wineries. The history of the estate began in 1896, when Urbain Germanier produced his first vintage in Balavaud. The estate has been family owned ever since and is now run by Jean-René Germanier and his nephew, Gilles Besse, both passionate enologists, in the third and fourth generations. They focused on quality and sustainable viticulture from an early stage, which is now certified organic in many cases and combined with innovative cellar technology.
The winery cultivates around 60 hectares of its own vines—supplemented by grapes from friendly winegrowers—and processes the annual yield from around 300 hectares of vineyards into over 40 different wines. This diversity reflects the unique terroir of the region, especially around the Balavaud vineyards, which are considered some of the best in the Valais. The preferred grape varieties, on the other hand, are typically Swiss: first and foremost the rare Amigne, a quarter of the world's production of which takes place here, followed by Fendant (Chasselas), Petite Arvine, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cornalin. The winery has also pioneered the so-called “bee scale” for the residual sugar content of Amigne wines: One bee means dry, three bees sweet and two bees is in between.
Two icon wines stand out in particular: the legendary Cayas, which has been produced from the best Syrah vineyards since 1995 and aged for 20 months in barriques, and the Mitis Amigne de Vétroz, a noble sweet white wine that has won numerous international awards. The quality of the wines is recognized worldwide. Accordingly, the winery is one of the few Swiss producers to have built up a remarkable export position. Germanier wines are in demand in export markets such as Japan, the US and, increasingly, in France and other European countries. Nevertheless, the main market remains Switzerland, where the wines are partly sold exclusively through national retailers.
For years, the name Jean-René Germanier has stood for the symbiosis of tradition, innovative strength and a deep connection to the terroir—a true flagship of Swiss wine culture.
Published: Jul 31, 2025
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
Jean-René Germanier Petite Arvine Valais 2023
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Country: Switzerland
Region: Valais
Vintage: 2023
Score: 93
A simultaneously concentrated and elegant expression of this indigenous Swiss grape. In spite of this and its 14% alcohol, there’s not a hint of opulence. Rather the wine is very straight and bright, with restrained fresh pineapple character. Long, driving Amalfi lemon finish. Drink or hold.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
GOLD
★ Médaille d'or The Global Syrah Masters 2023
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Domaine Jean-René Germanier is one of the oldest Swiss wineries, founded in 1896. Germanier harvested his first vintage in 1896 in Balavaud and devoted his life to his vineyards. His three sons, Francis, Paul and Charles later took over. The winery is now in its third generation under the leadership of Jean-René Germanier and his cousin Gilles Besse. Gilles Besse was 24 when he was approached by his uncle, who is only seven years his senior, to join the family winery.
He accepted the challenge and began studying oenology at the Swiss school of Changins. In 1993 he vinified his first wines on the estate nestled in the heart of Valais. Together, Gilles and Jean-René have been involved in sustainable agriculture for almost twenty years and eventually played a pioneering role in a quality wine revolution in Switzerland. In the Valais is the Swiss valley of the Rhône and it offers an extraordinary alpine terroir and they do everything they can to ensure that their wines will be the worthy reflection of it. At Germanier they make top-notch Terroir wines made under the guidance of talented oenologists Richard Riand and his wife Delphine practices traditional vinification and cask vinification with exceptional rigor and passion. Numerous international awards have recognized this commitment to excellence, including more than 30 wines with more than 90 points in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
Located in the hamlet of Balavaud in Vétroz in Valais, the Jean-René Germanier estate covers 170 hectares and produces 800,000 bottles. About thirty hectares are cultivated according to BIOSUISSE standards. The vines benefit from the region's hot and dry microclimate. They grow on different soils: slate, alluvial deposits and glacial moraines. 16 different grape varieties are grown for a range of 38 wines. The main grape varieties grown are Chasselas, Amigne, Arvine, Johannisberg, Chardonnay, Païen, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Syrah, Humagne, Cornalin, Gamaret and Merlot. The best grapes are hand-picked and used to make their high-quality red, white, rosé and dessert wines.
Jean-René Germanier makes Terroir wines, so no artifice, but good wines come from healthy grapes and represent the wine with the Terroir. The concept of terroir describes a specific harmony between characteristics of soil, microclimate and grape variety. In certain vineyards, estates or localities, this trio produces characteristics that make it possible to create very unique wines, clearly marked by their harvest year and that ennoble the grape variety itself. More than 25 years ago, they became pioneers in methods of sustainable viticulture out of respect for the environment. Through the practical use of integrated production, they have successfully eliminated the use of pesticides and other treatments. Today they have reached another milestone by eliminating the use of synthetic products in all our vineyards, which span over 25 hectares. As a result, they have become one of the largest wine estates in the country certified BIOSUISSE.