The Jean-René Germanier Clos de la Couta is a high-altitude Pinot Noir from the Val d`Hérens, Switzerland, with vineyards situated between 650 and 800 metres on glacial moraine soils. This terroir and the 12 months of wood ageing contribute to a wine of Alpine energy and complex finesse. The 2018 vintage shows a complex, smoky nose with notes of cloves and blackberries. The palate is simultaneously lively and supple, supported by fine, elegant tannins, resulting in a long, refined finish that expresses the unique high-elevation character of the Valais.