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Bois Rouge Villette AOC Lavaux
Les terroirs de Lavaux
Freshness and harmony
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Degustation An original wine resulting from the very rare marriage of the Bois Rouge variety and this terroir. Very floral on the nose. On the palate, notes of white flowers. Well-integrated acidity, elegant and dynamic.
Aeging 3 to 5 years.
Food and wine pairing Aperitif, Barbecue, Freshwater fish, Hard cheese, Fondue. Serving temperature: 12°C.
Viticulture Terraced vineyards along Lake Geneva with an average slope of 50%. Entirely manual winegrowing operations. Vine density about 9000 /hectare. Grape yield 1kg/vine.
Grape Chasselas Bois Rouge (old native variety).
Terroir et soil - climate Clay and limestone sediments, south-west facing, on a bank of red molasse.
Vinification Aged on lees in oak barrels.
Alcohol 12.8% vol.
The winery
Louis-Philippe Bovard – whose name is in its 10th generation – took the helm of his family’s 13-hectare estate in 1983. He is a pioneer in the field and is responsible, among other things, for the introduction of new grape varieties (Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah), the maturing of Chasselas in barrels, the creation of the Conservatoire Mondial du Chasselas (with the aim of researching older, more qualitative selections) and the creation of an important collection of old Dézaley vintages. The estate has been awarded the highest distinctions. It is one of the icons of Swiss wine and enjoys international recognition.
Reputation
In Robert Parker's wine list since 2015 (with 17 wines rated from 90 to 93 points), Louis-Philippe Bovard, along with 5 other winemakers, was awarded the title of "Icon of Swiss Wine" by the Gault&Millau guide in 2016. Louis-Philippe Bovard is one of the founding members of the Barony of Dézaley, Arte Vitis (innovative winegrowers from the canton of Vaud) and the "Mémoire des vins suisses".
Les terroirs de Lavaux
Freshness and harmony