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Journey to Swiss lands: Sarraux-Dessous Estate

Voyage en terres helvétiques : Domaine de Sarraux-Dessous

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!