Structured, colourful reds with a dense purple robe and firm tannins, featuring aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, spices and peppery notes. Fresh acidity, good performance in oak ageing. Made as a single-variety ageing wine and in many premium Swiss blends with Garanoir, Gamay and Pinot Noir. Star of modern reds from Vaud, Geneva and Valais. A Gamay × Reichensteiner cross created in 1970 at the Pully research station (Switzerland).

Informations about the Winery Schaffner

The winery offers 7 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.

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

It is located in Chardonne in the region of Vaud

The Winery Schaffner is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Chardonne to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 20000 of of Switzerland wines

In the top 6000 of of Chardonne wines

In the top 450000 of red wines

In the top 800000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chardonne

Lavaux UNESCO AOC (~102 ha, communes Chardonne, Corseaux, Corsier-sur-Vevey, Jongny, 250 m altitude difference, three suns): Chasselas white king (2/3 of plantings) — fruity and mineral with freshness and balance, drink young for preserved liveliness. Pinot Noir, Gamay, Gamaret and Garanoir complementary. Lake Geneva reflection, direct sun and heat from stone walls, favourable microclimates.

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.