Our estates

Our Estates

Château de Malessert

Château de Malessert

15 hectares of Chasselas grapes on the slopes bordering Lake Geneva. Château de Malessert produces a Grand Cru and a Premier Grand Cru with La Côte Féchy AOC designation.
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Domaine du Manoir

Domaine du Manoir

At the foot of the Jura mountains in the Swiss canton of Vaud, 24 hectares of Gamay, Pinot Noir, Gamaret, Garanoir and Merlot grape varieties, all undergoing organic reconversion since January 2021, across Côtes de l’Orbe and Bonvillars, two areas of AOC registered designation of origin.
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Key dates

The first stone is laid

996

The first stone is laid

Clos de Bougel, which would become Malessert, was given by the priest Marin to the Order of Cluny in 996. The Order was at that time led by abbot Odilon, and represented within the region by the Romainmôtier Abbey.

Château - a history
From abbey to manor house

The fourteenth century

From abbey to manor house

The Cluniacs had by that time already conquered Europe, expanding the reach of their abbeys and of their winegrowing techniques. This was certainly true of the abbey of Valeyres-sous-Rances, which would centuries later become Domaine du Manoir.

Domaine - a history
Modernity in the service of tradition

996-2020

Modernity in the service of tradition

The different terroirs on our estates, whether for white wines at Château de Malessert or red wines at Domaine du Manoir, allow us to cultivate the right grape varieties for our exceptionally sunny position, allowing them to fully express their individual characters.

Our wines
Two estates, one shared passion

2020

Two estates, one shared passion

In 2020, we became the owners of two vineyards in the canton of Vaud, marking the start of a new adventure. Our team includes a number of family members - all wine professionals and all passionate about wine, from cultivation to tasting.

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Ambition as leitmotiv

2022

Ambition as leitmotiv

We have ambitious plans that we hope to share with you soon. Our intention is to breath new life in our two centuries-old buildings with various large-scale wine tourism projects. Watch this space…

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Our vision

We aim to revitalize and develop Vaudois winegrowing and wine products while maintaining close ties to its history. The geographical position, architecture and viticulture of our two estates make them both a melting pot of that history and an ideal springboard for its discovery.

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Our philosophy

Our philosophy

Drawing together historical architecture and modern cultivation and winemaking techniques is very important to us. We are committed to preserving essential ancient principles, combining them with reinvented flavors suited to the modern palate.

Our grape varieties

Chasselas

Chasselas

Originally from Lake Geneva, this is the La Côte grape variety par excellence. It follows that this forms the base for Château de Malessert grape blends. Chasselas wines are typically subtle and beautifully expressive of the terroirs in which they are grown.

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Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

A classic variety originating in the Burgundy region of France, which is closely linked to Switzerland by its history and geographical proximity. With soil that is well suited to the cultivation of this grape, Switzerland has 3 900 hectares of Pinot Noir vines. In addition to its delicate and complex bouquet, this grape can be used to create a wide range of wines, depending on the soil and the applied cultivation or production techniques.

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Gamay

Gamay

Gamay is a Burgundian grape that has been used since the fourteenth century. Like the Pinot Noir, it flourishes in the terroirs of the northern Vaud. Gamay wines are typically fresh and fruity, with fewer tannins and a beautiful red color. A celebratory wine when drunk early, but which also offers great holding potential.

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Merlot

Merlot

The name Merlot is said to come from merles [blackbirds] who, like us, are very fond of this grape. Originally from Bordeaux, Merlot is now grown around the world. These wines offer a broad aromatic palette (chocolate, plum, licorice, black cherry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant and more), are tannic and wonderfully complex on the nose and on the palate.

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