Domaine Chambet - Chasselas - Geneva, CH - 2022

Notes from the Winery/Importer

Organically-grown Chasselas grapes are fermented using indigenous yeasts in stainless steel vats and undergo malolactic fermentation. The result is a subtle nose composed of a citrus fruit and floral aromatics. Fresh minerality and a slight fizziness hits on the palate, giving away to a supple mouthfeel and a nice, dry finish. This is an approachable, familiar take on Switzerland’s most iconic wine. This goes with any of the classic melted cheese dishes of Switzerland (fondue, raclette) with which this wine is traditionally paired, but it’s also a great aperitif!

Notes on the Producer

Domaine du Chambet is all about nature: named after the small stream that runs along their vineyards, it is located on the left bank of Lake Geneva, abutting the border of Haute-Savoie, France, where sunlight bounces off the Alps and shines down on the grapes. The family has been farming crops on the estate since 1921 but the winery wasn’t established until 1987 when Marion and Gérald Fonjallaz decided to bottle the juice from the grapes they cultivated. In 2017 they handed over control to their son, winemaker Anthony Fonjallaz, who’s taken the nature-driven approach to a new level. In addition to organic faming, Anthony embraces the idea of minimal intervention winemaking. He brilliantly combines ancestral family know-how with new natural inspirations by splitting the estate’s offerings into two lines: “Les Reserves,” with more classic cuvées, and his own personal “Les Cuvées Libres”, where the originality and spontaneity dominate.