The first traces of the estate date back to the 12th century and the independent commune of Serraux, which notably included a castle and a court of justice.
For over twenty years, Eric Barbay has been tending this single-unit vineyard, located around the beautiful Sarraux-Dessous residence.
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Eric Barbay
Eric Barbay has been managing the estate since 2002. In addition to the superb wines, Eric and his family organize many events. Sarraux-Dessous is also the ideal place to organize your weddings, birthdays, meals, aperitifs, seminars. The estate and the region no longer hold any secrets for Eric, who offers you his favorites here!
Visit the domain
Open 6/7, just call 079/275.18.60
In addition to a magnificent view of the vineyards and Lake Geneva, the estate has a room with kitchen,
equipped for 40 people. For larger groups, there are the cellars, or the outside.
Extend your stay
Where to sleep:
- The Vaudois Shield, in Begnins
- The Hostellerie du Château in Rolle
Where to eat:
- the Grape, in Begnins
- The Luins Inn
- The Green Cross in Vich
- The Golden Lion in Burtigny
What to do in the region?
Museums
- Prangins Castle
- The Lake Geneva Museum in Nyon
- The Roman Museum in Nyon
Walks
- The Toblerone Trail
- The Bougy Signal
- The Arboretum in Aubonne
- The Garenne Zoo in Le Vaud
Where does the name “Malakoff” come from?
Did you know?
The name comes from the Malakoff fort that defended the city of Sevastopol during the Crimean War. Vaudois mercenaries hired alongside Napoleon III helped take the fort in 1855, and also brought the famous idea of fried cheese home!
Some ideas for food and wine pairings
Chasselas will go wonderfully with the local specialty: malakoffs or Vinzel beignets.
Chasselas Réserve Spéciale will be the ideal companion for strong cheeses.
