Château de Glérolles
The Château de Glérolles’vines are part of the Saint-Saphorin appellation in Lavaux. The vineyard covers almost five hectares (50,000 m2) and has steep slopes that descend into Lake Geneva. The arid nature of the soil forces the vine stocks to dig deep to source both the water they need for growth and the other elements that
lend the grapes their floral, fruity and elegant flavours.
WINE CERTIFIED CLOS, DOMAINES & CHÂTEAUX
Grand Cru Réserve Blanche Saint-Saphorin Lavaux AOC
Château de Glérolles
Chasselas Where to buy this wine?
Direct to Château de Glérolles
Technical data sheet
Grand Cru Réserve Blanche Saint-Saphorin Lavaux AOC
Grand Cru Réserve Noire Saint-Saphorin Lavaux AOC
Château de Glérolles
Pinot noir, Diolinoir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Where to buy this wine?
Direct to Château de Glérolles
Technical data sheet
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VINEYARD AND HISTORY
Winegrower(s) Laurent Berthet | Oenologist(s) Frédéric et Grégoire Dubois | Floors Sol colluvionnaire de bas de coteau, à forte teneur en calcaire, dominé par un banc de poudingue. | Surfaces 2,3396 ha |
The ancient village of Glerula (from the Latin glarea, meaning “gravel” or “coarse sand”) disappeared in 563 AD when a mountainside collapse sent a tidal wave crashing against the banks of Lake Geneva. Bishop Marius ordered Glerula to be rebuilt higher up on the site of Saint-Saphorin village, an homage to the patron saint of his church, “Saint-Symphorien”. Only the castle retained the Roman name of Glérolles.
Legend has it that the keep was shortened in the 19th century because it cast a shadow over the adjoining vines. In fact, the central tower was cut by 12 metres during construction of the railway because the trains threatened to damage the structure. This anecdote does, however, demonstrate the close ties that exist between the tower and its surrounding vineyard.
Contact
Cave du Château de Glérolles
p.a. Les Frères Dubois SA
Chemin de Versailles 1
1096 Cully
Grégoire Dubois et Alain Barraud
Tel : 021 799 22 22
Schedules and visits
The Oenothèque du Petit Versailles is open from Tuesday to Friday (10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. / 3 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Official website
https://www.lfd.ch/fr/