Next to Pinot Noir, Gamay is the second most widely planted red grape variety in Switzerland. Jean-Pierre’s version is called Sauvage because it is an ancient selection massale originally from Burgundy and uniquely adapted to the climate of Geneva. Powerful and structured with fine tannins and a serious dark-fruit profile, this wine tasted blind has been confused for Pinot Noir. Made in a traditional Burgundian manner, this cuvée was created with the assistance of Jacques Tatasciore of Domaine de la Rochette.
