Lively, mineral whites with a pale robe, tense palate and cutting acidity. Aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers, aromatic herbs and characteristic smoky volcanic saline notes. Fine ageing potential, developing petrol notes with age. Star of Etna Bianco DOC and Etna Bianco Superiore DOC on the eastern slopes of the Sicilian volcano (up to 1,000 m altitude). Ancient native Sicilian variety.

Informations about the Domaine La Capitaine

The winery offers 24 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

It is in the top 20 of the best estates in the region

It is located in La Côte in the region of Vaud

The Domaine La Capitaine is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of La Côte to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 15000 of of Switzerland wines

In the top 3000 of of La Côte wines

In the top 350000 of red wines

In the top 650000 wines of the world

The wine region of La Côte

Largest Vaud wine appellation (52% of the canton), 2,007 ha arcing around Lake Geneva between Geneva and Lausanne. Signature Chasselas (90% of the traditional vineyard): lively, fruity whites with signature notes of white flowers, citrus, fresh almond and gunflint, taut, mineral palate — the Swiss aperitif wine par excellence. Also fine silky Pinot Noir, fruity Gamay in red. 14 AOC villages including Fechy, Mont-sur-Rolle, Luins.

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.