It was in 1886 that Urbain Germanier planted his first vineyards and founded the winery in our small village of Vétroz, in the very heart of the Valais.

Years later, the torch passed to his three sons, Francis, Paul and Charles, whose wines claimed their place among the premiers crus, the best growths of the Valais. In 1945, Francis distilled the house’s first brandy from Williams pears and the Bon Père William was born.

Today two young oenologists of the 3rd and 4th generations, Jean-René Germanier and Gilles Besse, produce wines that have earned them a place alongside the best winemakers in Switzerland.