The secrets of Tourmentin

The secrets of Tourmentin

It is 1983, and Valais has produced nearly 80 million liters of wine! This is a new record that will never be equaled again. The profession is resolutely turning its back on quantity-driven viticulture to focus on quality-driven viticulture. In Sierre, on the Colline...
Quince jelly Linzer cookies

Quince jelly Linzer cookies

Frédéric’s children’s quince jelly Linzer cookies As Christmas approaches, I enjoy baking cookies with my children. One of our favourite recipes is quince jelly Linzer cookies. With intense aromas, this fruit offers a fine balance between high acidity that is not...
Beef fillet medallion with chanterelles from Haut-Valais

Beef fillet medallion with chanterelles from Haut-Valais

It is mushroom season, and with it come the beautiful late summer evenings when we begin to uncork fine bottles of red wine. During our last chanterelle harvest in Haut-Valais, I decided to pair them with a beef fillet medallion. After harvesting, thoroughly wash and...
Young people and wine

Young people and wine

For the past few years, a new clientele made up of young people has been making the rounds of wine fairs with great seriousness. Raised by the “baby-boomer” generation—the first to benefit from high-quality wines—this new type of consumer arrives with an...
Moroccan-style ratatouille

Moroccan-style ratatouille

Serves approximately 4 people: Soak 100 g of chickpeas overnight Drain, rinse, and boil for approx. 1 hour 15 minutes In a wok, sauté a finely chopped shallot in a little olive oil, then add a clove of garlic and a small knob of finely chopped ginger Add 1 tsp cumin...