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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.
2 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 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
VALAISAN APERITIF
- Guided tour of the wine cellar with commented tasting of 6 wines ( 3 classiques and 3 réserves)
- Regional appetizer (Homemade Sausage und Pataclette)
Fr. 25.00
RACLETTE unlimited
- Guided tour of the wine cellar with commented tasting of 6 wines ( 3 classiques and 3 réserves)
- Valaisan platter
- Raclette at discretion
- Home-made dessert with pear William syrup and parfait à la Williamine, coffee, eau-de-vie
Fr. 49.00
“FONDUE GLAREYARDE” with spicy meat
- Guided tour of the wine cellar with commented tasting of 6 wines (3 classiques and 3 réserves)
- Salad with Grand-Saint-Bernard crust pâté
- Fondue Glareyarde with Fendant rice (home-made bouillon and 5 sauces)
- Home-made dessert with pear William syrup and parfait à la Williamine, coffee, eau-de-vie
Fr. 59.00
COCKTAIL DINNER
(15 or more people)
- Guided tour of the wine cellar with commented tasting of 6 wines ( 3 classiques and 3 réserves)
- Valaisan specialties
- Vegetable dips
- Beef tartar
- Canapés
- Shrimp cocktail
- Tomato-mozzarella skewers
- Small ham croissants
- Duck breast à l’orange
- Dessert (mini-pastry), coffee, eau-de-vie
Fr. 59.00
BRISOLÉE ROYALE
- Guided tour of the wine cellar with commented tasting of 6 wines (3 classiques and 3 réserves
- Roasted chestnuts
- Valaisan platter
- Selection of cheeses
- Home-made dessert with pear William syrup and parfait à la Williamine, coffee, eau-de-vie
Fr. 55.00