Deeply coloured, rustic reds with a characteristic foxy taste (wild strawberry, wild raspberry, labruscoid notes), deep purple colour, soft tannins and a light palate with moderate acidity. Banned in France since 1935 (one of six prohibited hybrids). Still found on heritage trellises in the Cévennes and in Brazil as a table wine. American black hybrid (Vitis aestivalis × vinifera) imported in the 19th century.

Informations about the Winery Henri Contesse

The winery offers 10 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Lavaux in the region of Vaud

The Winery Henri Contesse is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Lavaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 20000 of of Switzerland wines

In the top 4500 of of Lavaux wines

In the top 500000 of red wines

In the top 950000 wines of the world

The wine region of Lavaux

Iconic Vaud vineyard (Switzerland) on terraced slopes along Lake Geneva's north shore, UNESCO-listed in 2007. Chasselas reigns as signature white: fine and delicate with signature notes of white flowers, citrus, white apple, fresh almond and a chalky mineral touch, a taut and straight palate — Swiss soul, for aperitif or fondue. Fine Pinot Noir (cherry, undergrowth) and supple Gamay as minority reds. 8 AOCs including prestigious Dezaley and Saint-Saphorin.

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: Load shedding

Unlike pumping over, the liquid part is completely removed from the tank before being poured over the marc. This allows for a better mixing of the solid particles and the juice.