The wine region of Yvorne is located in the region of Chablais of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Obrist or the Château Maison Blanche produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Yvorne are Chasselas, Pinot noir and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Yvorne often reveals types of flavors of cheese, strawberries or floral and sometimes also flavors of spices, non oak or oil.
In the mouth of Yvorne is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 38 estates and châteaux in the of Yvorne, producing 96 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Yvorne go well with generally quite well with dishes of poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese.
It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.
