Aigle les Murailles

Aigle les Murailles is grown on steep, dramatically terraced slopes above the town of Aigle, which sits at 415 metres in the Chablais subregion of Vaud. The total Aigle vineyard area covers approximately 135 hectares. Soils are a mix of glacial moraines, calcareous alluvial deposits, gravel, and stone-rich earth, all shaped by ancient glacial activity. The vineyard's southern exposure and sub-alpine climate provide a long, slow ripening season, while the dry-stone walls that give the wine its name trap heat during the day and release it after sunset, protecting the vines through the cooler nights.

• Glacial moraine and calcareous alluvial soils underpin the vineyard
• Southern exposure on steep terraces creates a favourable sun-facing microclimate
• Dry-stone walls (murailles) radiate stored heat to vines after dark
• Foehn wind from the Rhône Valley accelerates and supports grape ripening

Henri Badoux established Maison Henri Badoux in Aigle in 1908, beginning production with the Clos des Murailles vineyard. The wine's famous label, featuring the lézard vert (green lizard), was created by Swiss artist Frédéric Rouge in 1919 and has remained a symbol of the wine ever since. The green lizard represents the Chablais ecosystem, and the winery actively preserves the habitat of this protected species within its vineyards. With over a century of continuous production, Aigle les Murailles is recognised as one of Switzerland's flagship white wines and has achieved international acclaim.

• Founded in 1908 by Henri Badoux; one of Switzerland's longest-established wine estates
• Green lizard label designed by Frédéric Rouge in 1919; an enduring icon of Swiss wine
• The name 'Murailles' directly references the dry-stone walls of the terraced vineyards
• The winery actively conserves the protected green lizard species within its vineyard land

Aigle les Murailles is a dry white wine produced entirely from Chasselas, the benchmark grape of Swiss wine culture. The wine presents a pale golden to straw colour in the glass, with aromas of citrus and stone fruit alongside a characteristic mineral quality. On the palate it is elegant and fresh, with balanced acidity. Alcohol typically falls between 12.5 and 13.5% ABV. The steep terrain demands hand harvesting throughout, and winemaker Marjorie Bonvin oversees production using both traditional methods and modern techniques to maintain the wine's consistent character.

• 100% Chasselas; classified under Chablais AOC
• Pale golden colour; citrus and stone fruit aromas with mineral notes
• Balanced acidity and elegant structure; 12.5 to 13.5% ABV
• Hand harvested due to the impossibly steep terraced vineyard slopes

Aigle les Murailles stands as one of Switzerland's most famous quality white wines and has built significant international recognition over its 100-plus years of production. The 2015 vintage won a Gold award at the Mondial du Chasselas, the most prestigious international competition dedicated to this grape variety. Maison Henri Badoux owns approximately 70 hectares of estate vineyards, making it one of the most substantial producers in the Chablais region. The wine is regularly cited as a benchmark expression of what Chasselas can achieve at its best.

• 2015 vintage awarded Gold at the Mondial du Chasselas competition
• Recognised internationally as a benchmark for quality Swiss Chasselas
• Henri Badoux estate covers approximately 70 hectares of vineyards
• Over a century of unbroken production from the same founding estate