Domaine de Autecour

Situated in the heart of the winegrowing village of Mont-sur-Rolle, Domaine de Autecour celebrated its 350th anniversary in 2013. A listed building, it bears witness to the rich history of the land. The vines, planted at a high density, produce wines that are aged in the cellars of the estate. Among them, the Chasselas Premier Grand Cru has become a true emblem of the canton of Vaud.

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Origins

Origins

The Autecour House, now a listed building, combines a typical Bernese roof with a Savoyard residence, symbolising the two main influences on the canton of Vaud.
It was built in 1663 by a Bernese nobleman of the Wurstemberger family, probably to watch over his vineyards. Its name derives from the Old French "altacort", meaning "farm from above".
After several changes of ownership, Arnold Schenk bought the Autecour estate in 1938, giving a new impetus to an estate that already had centuries of history in the service of vines and wine.

Vine growing

Vine growing

The Domaine de Autecour vineyard extends over 6 hectares, cultivated by Michaël Monnier, head winemaker, and his team. At an altitude of almost 500 metres, with a southern exposure and deep, sloping soils, it's an ideal terroir!
The vines are mainly Chasselas, planted in narrow, dense rows, forcing the roots to dig deep, producing a wine of remarkable complexity and character.
Gamay, Gamaret and Merlot are also present. Finally, since the 2000s, a plot has been devoted to Plant Robert, an ancient selection of Gamay typical of Lavaux, which was saved from extinction in the 1960s.

The Canton emblem

The Canton emblem

Domaine de Autecour's Chasselas is one of the rare wines to be elevated to Premier Grand Cru status, starting with the 2011 vintage, which inaugurates this new top category at the top of the Vaud wine pyramid.
Matured in wooden barrels in the winery's cellars, it expresses the spirit of a place and a terroir. These qualities have been recognised at the highest level: it has been named Vin d'Honneur by the Vaud State Council on several occasions!

The Autecour House, a listed building, combines a Bernese roof with a Savoyard residence. It was built in 1663 by a nobleman of the Wurstemberger family. The estate was bought by Arnold Schenk in 1938. The 6-hectare vineyard, planted at an altitude of almost 500 metres, is south-facing, with deep, sloping soils, and is cultivated by Michaël Monnier.
In the vineyards, the Chasselas takes pride of place, having been promoted to Premier Grand Cru for the 2011 vintage. This wine has been named Vin d'Honneur by the Vaud State Council on several occasions! Gamay, Gamaret and Merlot are also present. Finally, since 2000, a plot has been dedicated to an old selection of Gamay, typical of the Lavaux: Domaine Robert.