Altitude with Attitude: The Wines of Marie-Thérèse Chappaz & Le Pas de l’Escalette
On Tuesday, April 22nd, we’re thrilled to host a very special dinner celebrating the exceptional work of two remarkable estates: Marie-Thérèse Chappaz from Switzerland’s Valais region, and Le Pas de l’Escalette from the Terrasses du Larzac in Languedoc.
This kind of evening is one Pascaline especially enjoys—bringing together the wines of soulful, passionate vigneronnes and vignerons who may not typically be associated, and in doing so, uncovering new flavors, perspectives, and landscapes.
Though from different regions, their wines share common ground: thoughtful biodynamic farming, stunning mountainous terroirs, thriving natural ecosystems, and a gentle, precise touch in the cellar. These are wines that both respect and elevate their origins—what their importer Adrian Chalk aptly calls, “Altitude with attitude.”
Over the course of the dinner, you’ll explore the nuanced, layered complexity of the Valais, guided by Greg Devillers, who represents the grande dame of the region, Marie-Thérèse Chappaz. Alongside him, Delphine Rousseau will showcase why the Terrasses du Larzac is considered one of France’s most outstanding Mediterranean terroirs.
This will be a rare and intimate evening, with wines brought in especially for the occasion. If you appreciate whites with density, tension, and clarity, or reds that offer finesse, depth, and precision—you’re in for a real treat.
4 Courses, 13 Wines. Here is the line-up:
Welcome
2023 Marie-Thérèse Chappaz Assemblage Blanc - Sylvaner, Marsanne & Petite Arvine
2023 Pas de l’Escalette Clapas Blanc
1st Course
2023 Marie-Thérèse Chappaz Grain Arvine de Fully
2023 Marie-Thérèse Chappaz Grain Ermitage Président Troillet
2023 Marie-Thérèse Chappaz Grain Cinq - Ermitage, Païen, Petite Arvine, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner
2nd Course
2022 Pas de l’Escalette Le Grand Pas
2021 Pas de l’Escalette Clapas Rouge
2023 Pas de l’Escalette Petits Pas
3rd Course
2022 Marie-Thérèse Chappaz Grain Pinot Charrat
2022 Marie-Thérèse Chappaz Grain Syrah
2022 Pas de l’Escalette Les Frieys
Cheese
2023 Pas de l’Escalette Mas Rousseau
NV 2023 Marie-Thérèse Chappaz Grain Noble Marsanne Blanche
