The ceremony and the meal that followed were enchanted by the Choir of the Gais Chanteurs de l’Ordre de la Channe, whose repertoire celebrates the vine and wine, with the humour of the Valais winegrowers. For the aperitif and during the meal, prepared by the top-class brigade of the See Park Hôtel, a selection from the wide range of Valais wines was appreciated: Dôle Blanche at the reception, then for the meal, Fendant, of course, but also Petite Arvine, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Blanche Marsanne, with a Williamine du Valais on the finish. A Riesling-Sylvaner from the host canton was served as an aperitif.
The Ordre de la Channe was created in 1957 and now has more than 800 members. It maintains the wine-growing traditions of the Canton of Valais (Switzerland), whose wines it
11 November 2019
