Winemaker
Marie-Thérèse Chappaz
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Fully, Switzerland
i. Biography
The Path
At Domaine Chappaz in Fully, the work is defined by a style of farming and winemaking that is exacting without needing to announce itself. Marie-Thérèse Chappaz is closely associated with that standard, and her specialty is dessert wines, made with the kind of patience and precision the category demands. Early structure in the trade came through apprenticeship at École d'ingénieurs de Changins (Engineering School of Changins), where Marie-Thérèse Chappaz trained as an apprentice and built a practical foundation in viticulture. That training helped shape a career defined by continuity rather than spectacle: steady attention to the vineyard, the cellar, and the distance between the two. Since 1987, Domaine Chappaz has been the setting for her work, and in Fully, the link between grower, soil, season, and estate remains central to what she does.
The Work Today
At the domaine, the work remains focused on dessert wines, a field where timing, restraint, and close handling matter more than volume. Marie-Thérèse Chappaz approaches the category with a clear respect for what the vineyard can yield when it is worked carefully, and for the balance that keeps sweetness from overpowering structure. The method is not about display; it is about keeping the vintage legible.
Signature
Marie-Thérèse's signature wines include Grain Noble, Fully Grain Noir, Grain Cinq, and La Petite Grange. Each name carries the character of the domaine, while together they sketch the contours of her identity as a winemaker: rooted in place, attentive to detail, and committed to wines that speak in a refined and measured voice. These bottles are among the clearest expressions of her style, and they help define the reputation she has built over time.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Marie-Thérèse
Where did Marie-Thérèse Chappaz work before?
Earlier in their career, Marie-Thérèse Chappaz worked at École d'ingénieurs de Changins (Engineering School of Changins).
What recognition has Marie-Thérèse Chappaz received?
Icon of Swiss Wine (2016); Lady of Wine (2015).
