La Chênaie Gamay de Peissy

Genève Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée Matured in oak casks

Origin : Quality controlled (AOC) Geneva, Peissy

Height : 400-500 m

Soil : Clay

Grape variety : Gamay

Pruning method : Guyot

Average production : 70 hl/ha

Winemaking : Harvested early October. 10 to 14 days of skin contact, carbonic maceration for part of it. The wine is stored in French oak casks for 6 months.

Strength : 13% ABV

Characteristic : Fruity aromas of strawberry and vanilla, with a pleasant balance between alcohol, fruit and tannins. This wine is light red with a complexity brought by ageing in oak casks.

Gastronomy : Mostly appreciated with “white meats” like poultry, veal and pork, light game meat, cheese, or by itself.

Best time to drink : Now and up to 5 years after vintage.