Domaine BovyOptimus
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Diolinoir, the Gamaret and the Garanoir.
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Domaine Bovy's Optimus.
Discover the grape variety: Diolinoir
Deeply coloured, structured reds with a dense purple robe, smooth tannins and fresh acidity, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, soft spice and floral notes. Round palate, fruity finish. Vinified as single varietal and in modern red blends in French-speaking Switzerland (Valais, Vaud, Geneva), contributing colour and structure to contemporary cuvées. Swiss variety created in 1970 at the Pully station, a red cross of Diolly × Pinot Noir.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Optimus from Domaine Bovy are 2013, 2010, 0
Informations about the Domaine Bovy
The Domaine Bovy is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Saint-Saphorin to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Saphorin
Historic Swiss AOC of Lavaux (Vaud, UNESCO 2007) on vertiginous terraces above Lake Geneva: exclusive signature Chasselas as white king — signature profile dry and full, mineral and elegant with delicate floral and fruity aromas (stone fruits, citrus), discreet touch of vanilla and hay flowers, ample and velvety palate with subtle effervescence, signature ample structure and caramelised touches, supreme terroir expression. Triple sun (soil/lake/sky), dry-stone walls.
The wine region of Vaud
World reference for Chasselas (~60% of the vineyard). Mineral, delicate whites with signature notes of green apple, citrus, white flowers, fresh almond and a saline touch, low acidity and a silky palate. Maximum expression in Lavaux (UNESCO 2007) on Lake Geneva terraces. Also La Côte, Chablais and the iconic Dézaley.
The word of the wine: Lyon pot
A 46 cl bottle with a thick bottom, typical of the Lyon region, especially used to serve Beaujolais wines drawn from the barrel.
