The wine region of Balavaud is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jean-René Germanier or the Domaine Jean-René Germanier produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Balavaud are Pinot noir, Amigne and Chasselas, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Balavaud often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, spices or black fruit.
In the mouth of Balavaud is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Balavaud, producing 11 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Balavaud go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).
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