Grape Variety
Alphonse Lavallée
“Indonesia's Wine Grape”
Red grape
Alphonse Lavallée is a red wine grape grown in Indonesia, Bali, Southeast Asia — known as “the French Table Grape Gone Global”.
Alphonse Lavallée at a glance
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Ribier |
| Signature flavors | Sweet, Grape, Berry, Fresh, Simple, Table Grape Character |
| Classic pairings | Fresh eating, Light desserts, Tropical fruit platters, Simple fare |
| Where it grows | Indonesia, Bali, Southeast Asia, Global |
The Story
Alphonse Lavallée is primarily a table grape—but in Indonesia's tropical vineyards, it's one of the few varieties that produces commercial wine.
Insider Story
Indonesia's Hatten Wines uses Alphonse Lavallée for their Bali wines.
Tropical viticulture requires unusual varieties.
Technical Deep Dive
Light wines with simple character.
Flavor profile: grapey, fruity, simple.
Industry Secrets
Indonesian wine is an exotic curiosity.
Hatten Wines dominates the market.
Collector’s Corner
Investment grade D- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
- ["Hatten Wines (Bali)"]
- Value picks
- Bali wine ($10-20)
- Price trend
- Stable.
- Collector’s tip
- Buy for tropical wine curiosity.
Updated March 2026
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