Bugnon family, traditional production since 2005. Around two hundred years after the birth of absinthe, Claude-Alain Bugnon, who was born in the region but worked in oil refining, became interested in the drinks created by his ancestors and enjoyed for generations. Like many families in the region, he started making his absinthe in the basement of his house. Starting in 2000, he slowly gained a reputation that quickly spread beyond Switzerland. Using a recipe dating back to 1935, he developed a new absinthe which he dedicated to his creator at the time, Charlotte. Americans discovered "La Clandestine Bleue" (or CLB as some call it) through different "distribution channels". In 2005, as absinthe developed throughout the world and absinthe was about to become legal again in Switzerland, Claude-Alain was the first distiller from the birthplace of absinthe to take all the steps to become a legal producer. At the head of Artemisia distillerie artisanale, Claude-Alain and Karine Bugnon follow only one strategy: their passion for absinthe. The real thing, of course, produced with Val-de-Travers plants grown with care by our farmers. Claude-Alain and Karine Bugnon have imposed a rigorous philosophy on their distillery: respect for traditional absinthe and the maintenance of high-quality artisanal production. The aim of the Artemisia distillery is to produce quality absinthes that are recognised as being among the best in the Val-de-Travers! "Produced in the birthplace of absinthe, La Clandestine no longer needs to be a secret pleasure! ....

Excellent Accueil ! Vins exceptionnel, cadre magnifique

WELCOME TO THE DOMAINE Gilles Besse and Jean-René Germanier are pleased to welcome you to the Germanier page and invite you to explore their Domaine. Their joint passion for wine and its « terroir » finds full expression in the exceptional crus that have shaped the Domaine’s outstanding reputation. THE CELLAR Visit and Tasting THE DOMAINE AND ITS WINE CELLAR – PLACES STEEPED IN HISTORY Our Domaine is located in Balavaud, a hamlet of the comune of Vétroz situated at the heart of the Valais and the Rhone Valley, famous for its warm, dry microclimate in the summer months. Our imposing wine cellar and other facilities for winemaking, aging and bottling greet visitors at the entrance to the village and are open for tour by appointment. A site of particular interest and well worth a detour is the ancient bicentennial vaulted cellar where our earliest vintages were pressed in 1896. Today this splendid hall steeped in history and emotion is entirely dedicated to the fascination of the world of wine. The cellar is equipped to accommodate groups of up to seventy and offers ideal conditions for wine-tasting in authentic traditional surroundings. Under normal weather conditions it maintains normal business hours in order to allow wine-loving visitors to stop and discover our wines with a leisurely tasting in a uniquely appropriate setting. Evening tastings are also possible on Fridays and Saturdays, and, by appointment, any day of the week. OPENING TIMES FRIDAY : 16h à 23h SATURDAY : 10h30 à 21h Open 7/7 upon request ***** VINEYARDS Close to nature STATE-OF-THE-ART VITICULTURE, SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH NATURE Out of love for the art of winemaking quality is our highest priority. The commitment to quality is also one to wines of pronounced character, which means a voluntary limitation of yield per vine. We are constantly in search of innovative methods, of the true character of our terroirs, of forgotten varieties awaiting rediscovery. Each of our vineyard parcels receives regular, individual care, above all in the fall in order to fix the date of harvest, the pivotal moment for the future character of our wines. We also believe that the care of our vineyards must seek the highest quality grapes while also observing the greatest respect for the environment. For this reason we were among the pioneers in the introduction of integrated production fifteen years ago. This method guarantees the sustainable use of chemical intervention. Today we remain in the vanguard of viticultural practice in harmony with the environment such as planting grass between the rows of vines. For the last five years, we have likewise maintained three estates that are cultivated according to the norms of the label Bio Suisse.

AVY (Artisans Vignerons d'Yvorne) is an innovative cooperative founded in 1902. Today, our team of ten professionals vinifies and sells the production of its120 members. We mainly produce wines for the Yvorne Chablais AOC appellation, vinifying the harvest from 55 hectares of vines out of a total production area of 160 hectares. Most of the vines are Chasselas, but we also grow a number of noble white and red grape varieties.

Located in the heart of the La Côte wine region, Cave de la Crausaz in Féchy blends traditional winemaking with sustainable innovation. For over 100 years, we have been pioneers in bottle washing and reuse—today, over 85% of our bottles are put back into circulation. A simple yet powerful action that reflects our commitment to environmentally-friendly viticulture, without compromising the quality of our wines.