Alcohol: 12%
Grape(s): 100% Chasselas
Location: Mont‑sur‑Rolle, La Côte, Vaud, Suisse
Tasting Notes: Mineral and refreshing, this wine shows a striking purity of aroma. Light and thirst‑quenching, it’s especially enjoyable after a day of hiking, skiing, or other alpine activities. Its aromatic profile brings delicate, fresh notes typical of Chasselas, combining white flowers, wet stone, and subtle citrus depending on the grape and terroir. On the palate, the texture is smooth and clean, free of any heaviness, offering a sense of finesse and precision.
Notes: The wine is vinified in stainless‑steel tanks, then aged for six months on the lees without bâtonnage.
Food pairing: Perfect for your raclette or fondue party.
Winery Story: Eric Solomon began his career as a musician, trained as both a rock drummer and classical percussionist. At eighteen, he moved to London to work as an understudy with the London Symphony Orchestra while also performing in rock bands. When neither path provided financial stability, he took a job in a neighborhood wine bar, where his talent for understanding and selecting wines quickly emerged.
After being sponsored to study at the Institute of Masters of Wine, visa issues brought him back to the United States. In New York, he became Director of Fine Wines for a major Fortune 100 wine and spirits company, gaining deep experience in the industry and refining his palate and professional network.
In 1990, Solomon founded European Cellars, an import company dedicated to championing under‑recognized wine regions and supporting young, innovative winemakers. He introduced American consumers to wines from the Rhône, Languedoc, Roussillon, and later Spain, and collaborated with producers to create custom cuvées such as L’Alpage Chasselas. Today, European Cellars represents more than ninety estates across France, Spain, and Portugal.
A turning point came in 1993 when winemaker Daphne Glorian sent him a sample of Clos Erasmus. The wine reshaped his professional direction, and Glorian later became his wife. Her work on Clos Erasmus earned consecutive 100‑point scores in 2004 and 2005—the first Spanish wine to achieve this—solidifying Solomon’s role in elevating modern Spanish wine in the U.S. market.
European Cellars later merged with Third Leaf Wines, expanding its reach while maintaining Solomon’s core philosophy of terroir‑driven wines, strong producer relationships, and a curated, quality‑focused portfolio. The combined group now represents producers across five countries and more than one hundred wines.
