L'Esprit de Genève

"L'esprit de Genève"* - an exceptional wine

Following years of preparation, the project of creating a red wine that would function as an ambassador of Geneva wine saw the light of day with the 2004 vintage of “L'Esprit de Genève” – a superior wine that reflects the spirit of openness, humanism, diversity, innovation and quality that characterizes Geneva itself.

“L'Esprit de Genève” – which means the Spirit of Geneva – is made by 19 local winemakers who together aspire to grow the reputation of Geneva wine beyond cantonal borders. The original idea came about as a result of promising reactions to Geneva wine notably in the Swiss-German part of Switzerland that suggested the need for a great Geneva specialty wine.

Raised partially or completely in oak barrels, “L'Esprit de Genève” is a red blend composed of several varieties that account in large part for the excellent reputation of Geneva wines: low-yield Gamay, which contributes fruit, spicy notes and freshness; new flagship red varieties Gamaret and Garanoir that ensure harmony – the first because of its tight tannins and structure, the second because it adds roundness and finesse. Each winemaker is free to select other red varieties from the rich selection grown in Geneva to add to the blend and further personalize their wine.

The quality of “L'Esprit de Genève” wines is ensured because winemakers have to follow strict rules laid down in a charter, and the wines are blind-tasted and approved by the group together before they can be marketed.

Producers of “L’Esprit de Genève.”

* named in agreement with the “L'Esprit de Genève” association

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