Domaine MonachonSt-Saphorin
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
The St-Saphorin of the Domaine Monachon is in the top 80 of wines of Lavaux.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Monachon's St-Saphorin.
Discover the grape variety: Baco blanc
Interspecific crossing obtained in 1898 by François Baco (1865-1947) between the folle blanche and the noah, which it resembles somewhat. With the latter, Baco blanc is distinguished by a light beige felt under the leaf, whereas it is white for the noah. It is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A1.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of St-Saphorin from Domaine Monachon are 2015, 0
Informations about the Domaine Monachon
The Domaine Monachon is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 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: Thinning
Also known as green harvesting, the practice of removing excess bunches of grapes from certain vines, usually in July, but sometimes later. This is often necessary, but not always a good thing, as the remaining bunches often gain weight.
