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AOC Féchy Grand Cru, Coteau de Curzille “Tradition”

Characteristic of the wine

On a steep, south-facing hillside. The mineral-rich soil gives this wine its fruity taste, its lightness and its fine bouquet.

Suggested food pairings

It is excellent with freshwater fish and oysters. It is also very apreciated as an aperitif drink.

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AOC Mont-sur-Rolle Grand Cru, Clos du Couvent

Characteristic of the wine

It is so called because the vineyard belonged to the monks of the Abbey of Romainmôtier, which depended on the Order of Cluny in Burgundy. They cleared the land and turned it into the vineyards as they still exist. It became the property of the old Geneva family Rilliet at the time of the Reformation and stayed in their possession to the present day. This Chasselas wine was selected from old vines in the Clos and matured on lees in wood barrels, to give it its particular rich flavour and aftertaste. The lees is also an excellent support to help the wine age well. This is the reason why we wait a few years before putting it onto the market. Also, in order to preserve its original flavours, it is not filtered. Which means that it will have be to decanted carefully before serving, as a pre-dinner drink or in gastronomy.

Suggested food pairings

Wonderfull with asparagus, fine starters, lake fish, cheese.

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AOC Mont-sur-Rolle Grand Cru, Viognier sec

Characteristic of the wine

It was like love at first sight when I had the first taste of this wine, in its region of origin, Condrieu (Vienne/Lyon). The young plants I took home and planted here seem to enjoy to be on the shore of the Lake of Geneva. It is a variety that doesn’t yield much, however. While it is maturing in its used barrel for twelve months, it develops distinct aromas of peach and apricot. A truly exceptional wine.

Suggested food pairings

Goes well with shell fish and seafood as well as desserts and is also very appreciated as an aperitif drink.

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AOC Mont-sur-Rolle Grand Cru, Blanc de blancs Demi-sec

Characteristic of the wine

Elaborated like the Blanc de blancs dry, with the difference that homemade liqueur made of the flowers of the elder tree is added.

A gently perfumed note and sweet. Ladies, on your marks! Served well chilled, as an aperitif drink.

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AOC Mont-sur-Rolle Grand Cru, Viognier doux

Characteristic of the wine

This sweet Viognier is obtained in the same way the famous German eiswein is obtained. That is the grapes are pressed frozen to extract the sugar. (The ice is retained as sugar thaws faster than water). So you get a sweet juice (must) of a very high sugar content, as well as a bouquet with the nose of peaches and apricots typical of the Viognier, but confected.

Suggested food pairings

Its natural high acidity makes it ideal in gastronomy with foie gras, strong cheeses and desserts. Or why not, as a still witness of a special moment such as a romantic tête-à-tête…

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AOC Mont-sur-Rolle Grand Cru, Rosé de Mondeuse

Characteristic of the wine

AOC Mont-sur-Rolle Grand Cru, Rosé de Mondeuse
A rosé like strawberries: seasonal. Produced in small quantities – just for summer!
The character and colour of ‘la Mondeuse’ make it a gastronomical rosé.

Suggested food pairings

Accompanies mixed salads, fish kebabs and other barbecue dishes.

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AOC Aubonne Grand Cru, Clos d’Aspre, Pinot Noir

Characteristic of the wine

A clone from Burgundy and another from Cortaillod (Neuchâtel). These two origins flourish upon a perfect chalky soil. The wine is matured for a year in casks in the Clos d’Aspre wine-cellar : All conditions are fulfilled to obtain an excellent Pinot Noir.

Suggested food pairings

Accompanies poultry, beef Bourguignon and good cheeses.

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AOC Mont-sur-Rolle Grand Cru, “Mondeuse noire & Pinot noir”

Characteristic of the wine

Mondeuse noire, very wide-spread in the Canton of Vaud 200 years ago, was decimated (1870) by Phyloxera (a disease brought from America by ship in the early 1800s), which devastated European vineyards. The remedy was to graft European grape varieties onto American vines. In Switzerland, it wasn’t replanted until the 1990s, having a late maturity and needing too much care. This relative of the famous Syrah produces a wild and peppery wine, and a fortunate marriage with Pinot noir, bringing finesse and fruitiness, makes it a first- class wine. This blend is kept for 24 months in casks, and then stored in bottles until maturity.

Suggested food pairings

A perfect accompaniement for meat, particularly game, as well as cheeses.

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