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Benoît Dorsaz
Winemaker
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i. Biography
A memory anchors Benoît Dorsaz’s dossier. In 1986, he inherited a plot of chasselas, a spare beginning that keeps grape variety and land at the front of the story. His own language stays close to the cellar: “Every vinification is a challenge full of questions. And when the answers are positive, as they were that day, it is more than a relief, it is an emotion.”
At a Glance - Origin: inherited a plot of chasselas in 1986. - Craft note: vinification is the frame he uses to describe challenge, answer, relief, and emotion. - Estate note: “Petite Arvine is my favorite wine. And Les Perches is the heart of my estate; I spent 15 years transforming it.”
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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Where does Benoît Dorsaz work?
He identifies Les Perches as “the heart of my estate,” adding that he spent 15 years transforming it.
Who is Benoît Dorsaz?
His documented starting point is a chasselas plot inherited in 1986.
What is Benoît Dorsaz known for?
He is known here for chasselas and a cellar vocabulary shaped by vinification.
