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Welcome to the domaine
Welcome to the domaine.
A passion for wine since 1896
Gilles Besse and Jean-René Germanier are pleased to welcome you to the Germanier website and invite you to explore their Domaine.
Their joint passion for wine and its « terroir » finds full expression in the exceptional crus that have shaped the Domaine’s outstanding reputation.
Enjoy the visit!
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Nous visiter
VISIT US.
How to find us?
Jean-René Germanier Balavaud
Route cantonale 285
1963 Vétroz - Suisse
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OUR WINES.
3 approaches, same pleasure
LES CLASSIQUES AOC VALAIS
Our “classique” selection puts the identity of the varietal in the forefront and is dedicated to the search for elegance in simplicity. Produced by traditional methods of vinification, the wines are a tribute to the respect for terroir and the characteristic features of each variety in fruit and freshness.
LES ASSEMBLAGES
Assemblage allows us to create wines of exceptional harmony and appeal. The composition of each wine reflects the inspiration of the winemaker as a great recipe does that of a chef, according to the taste he seeks. These are wines dedicated to the pleasure of tasting, no holds barred and for pure gastronomic adventure.
LES RÉSERVES
These are wines at their highest level of character and expression. Only the best vineyards, capable of yielding the most noble and concentrated fruit, are selected. Vinification in oak barrels lends them all the complexity and aging potential of wines worthy of the finest occasions.
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THE CELLAR.
Visit and Tasting
THE DOMAINE AND ITS WINE CELLAR – PLACES STEEPED IN HISTORY
Our Domaine is located in Balavaud, a hamlet of the comune of Vétroz situated at the heart of the Valais and the Rhone Valley, famous for its warm, dry microclimate in the summer months. Our imposing wine cellar and other facilities for winemaking, aging and bottling greet visitors at the entrance to the village and are open for tour by appointment.
A site of particular interest and well worth a detour is the ancient bicentennial vaulted cellar where our earliest vintages were pressed in 1896. Today this splendid hall steeped in history and emotion is entirely dedicated to the fascination of the world of wine. The cellar is equipped to accommodate groups of up to seventy and offers ideal conditions for wine-tasting in authentic traditional surroundings. Under normal weather conditions it maintains normal business hours in order to allow wine-loving visitors to stop and discover our wines with a leisurely tasting in a uniquely appropriate setting. Evening tastings are also possible on Fridays and Saturdays, and, by appointment, any day of the week.
OPENING TIMES
FRIDAY : 16h à 23h
SATURDAY : 10h30 à 21h
Open 7/7 upon request
PROGRAMME APERITIF
- Dégustation commentée de 4 vins
- Amuse gueule du pays
Fr. 15.00
PROGRAMME RACLETTE
- Dégustation de 4 vins et visite de cave
- Assiette valaisanne
- Raclette à discrétion
- Dessert, café, eau-de-vie
Fr. 45.00
PROGRAMME FONDUE CHINOISE
- Dégustation de 4 vins et visite de cave
- Salade avec terrine
- Fondue Chinoise (bouillon avec champignons, riz, 4 sauces)
- Dessert, café, eau-de-vie
Fr. 48.00
PROGRAMME COCKTAIL DINATOIRE
(à partir de 15 personnes)
- Dégustation de 4 vins et visite de cave
- Spécialités valaisannes
- Dips de légumes
- Tartare de boeuf
- Saumon fumé ou canapés
- Cocktail de crevettes ou crevettes au safran
- Brochettes de tomates et de mozzarella
- Petits croissants au jambon
- Magret de canard à l’orange
- Pâté en croûte
- Dessert (mignardises), café, eau-de-vie
Fr. 45.00
Apéritif garni Fr. 25.-
PROGRAMME BRISOLÉE ROYALE
- Dégustation de 4 vins et visite de cave
- Châtaignes
- Plat valaisan
- Choix de fromage
- Dessert, café, eau-de-vie
Fr. 45.00