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.

Meylan Vigneron – The artisan of the Vaudois terroir, creator of emotions in a bottle At the top of the sun-drenched slopes of Bougy-Villars, the Meylan Vigneron estate has embodied passion and winemaking excellence for generations. Led by Charles-Henri and Sébastien Meylan, this family-run domain carefully cultivates 15 grape varieties and matures each of its wines in its own cellar, ensuring authenticity and impeccable quality. Meylan Vigneron is renowned not only for the diversity of its grape varieties but also for the excellence of its wines, confirmed by national and international awards. Each bottle tells the story of a unique terroir, shaped by tradition and elevated by innovation. For us, wine is not just a beverage : it is a sensory experience, a meeting of land, expertise, and conviviality. Whether you are a lover of fine wines or curious to discover the richness of Vaudois grape varieties, you will find a wine that reflects you : The Originals ¹ Produced according to the strictest ecological standards and certified with the “Vinatura” label, these wines are matured to respect the character of each grape variety. Skin maceration is used on aromatic grapes to enhance their typicity and aromas. The Barrel-aged ¹ These wines are aged for 9 to 10 months in barrels. Careful grape selection, gentle destemming that preserves the skin, short maceration of 1 to 2 days for whites and 8 to 16 days for reds, combined with “Vinatura” certification, guarantee flawless quality. The Festive ¹ At once traditional and a little daring, these wines exalt everyday pleasure and joy, especially during celebrations and rituals. Full of creativity, they carry the “Vinatura” label, a symbol of quality and respect for the terroir’s ecology. The production of late-harvest and passerillé wines depends on the year and grape variety. They are made in very limited quantities, with a maximum of 300 bottles. ¹ please find all our current wines directly on our website ⇒ free delivery throughout Switzerland from 12 bottles purchased The reception and sales room² is located about a hundred meters from the cellar, at Route de Villars-Dessous 2 in the village of Bougy-Villars. Set up in the former family cellar, it can host around twenty people in a pleasant setting steeped in history. ² enjoy a 5% discount on all our wines when purchasing on site

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.