Les Perrières - Sauvignon Blanc de Genève
White wine | Geneva AOC
Instant seduction guaranteed!
Superbly aromatic, this white wine is explosive, with fruity aromas of fig and lychee intermingled with herbaceous flavours of blackcurrant leaves and mineral flint. There's no mistaking the varietal! The rich, clayey terroir of Peissy enhances the fruitiness of the wines, making it the perfect accompaniment to Sauvignon Blanc and making it even more gourmet!
- Switzerland Geneva
- Sauvignon Blanc
- 2 - 3 years
- 13.50% vol.
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Dry/Soft
Light yellow with lime highlights.
With scents of blackcurrant leaves, fig and citrus.
Warm with almond aromas.
The terroir, marked by molassic and clayey soils, gives the wines a warm sap that underlines the fruitiness of the grape varieties. Out of respect for the environment, the vines are cultivated according to federal standards known as Integrated Production.
Vinification and maturation in vats.
Cork
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Cave & Domaine Les Perrières
The small village of Peissy, in the heart of the Geneva vineyards, has been home to this family estate since 1794. With a rich wine-growing tradition of more than 230 years, Domaine Les Perrières is today managed by the 8th generation of the Rochaix family who perpetuates the know-how of vine cultivation with passion, and masters the art of combining traditional winemaking with the latest knowledge in oenology.
Through its commitment to the environment and the planet, the family favors ecological initiatives and adheres to the standards of the Geneva Region - Terre Avenir (GRTA) cantonal label.