Caves GarnierVillette Blanc
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Villette Blanc of the Caves Garnier is in the top 20 of wines of Lavaux.
Details and technical informations about Caves Garnier's Villette Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Teroldego
An autochthonous Italian grape variety that has been cultivated for a very long time and is fairly common in the northern part of Italy (Trentino, Alto Adige, etc.). It can also be found in Slovenia, Croatia (Istria, etc.) and the United States (California, etc.), but is virtually unknown in France. Genetic analyses have revealed that it is the niece or nephew of dureza and therefore the aunt or uncle of syrah. It is also said to be related to marzemino, lagrein and refosco dal peduncolo rosso.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Villette Blanc from Caves Garnier are 2014, 2016, 0, 2018
Informations about the Caves Garnier
The Caves Garnier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 58 wines for sale in the of Lavaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lavaux
The wine region of Lavaux is located in the region of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Louis Bovard or the Château de Chillon produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lavaux are Chasselas, Pinot noir and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lavaux often reveals types of flavors of peach, cheese or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, floral or citrus fruit.
The wine region of Vaud
Vaud is Switzerland's second-largest wine region, located in the French-speaking southwest. The region - which is also one of 26 cantons in the country - is best known for its crisp, white Fendant wines (the national name for the Chasselas variety) and its stunning lakeside landscapes. Both of these reach their zenith in the grand crus of Lavaux/dezaley">Dezaley and Calamin. These famous Lavaux Vineyard terraces, which rise steeply up above Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), are considered of such importance that they are now enjoy protected status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The word of the wine: Removal of shoes
In the spring, this operation consists of removing the mound of earth formed at the foot of the vines by ploughing between the rows in the autumn.
