INTRODUCING
DOMAINE DE LA VIBORNE
Domaine de la Viborne is a Swiss wine producer based in the picturesque area of Mont sur Rolle owned by Francois Desponds.
Built around a typical wine house dating back to 1627, La Viborne is based in the region of La Côte (canton Vaud) overlooking Lake Geneva, which used to be part of the Savoie region in neighbouring France.
François’s grandfather, affectionately nicknamed ‘Le Grand François’, always claimed he was more ‘Savoyard’ than Swiss.
The domaine has been part of the Despond family since 1931 with François’s great grandfather Alfred at the helm.
This relatively small estate (only 2 hectares) is entirely organic and is managed by the formidable François who represents the 4th generation of the Despond family.
OUR WINES
CheGuevarette
Sauvignon Blanc.
The best way to summarise this Sauvignon Blanc is as an old-world wine produced in a new-world style. This wine is almost a mash up of Loire Sauvignon Blanc, floral and crisp whites from nearby Savoie and part antipodean sauvignon blanc. With lovely notes of gooseberry, flowery peach, zesty lime and grapefruit, this wine is rich yet supple, refreshing and well balanced by a crisp acidity.
Dame de Viborne Chasselas.
Chasselas also known locally as Fendant is the most common white grape variety in Switzerland.
Fresh, delicate, subtle and elegant. The ideal wine for an aperitif or with fish…or, believe it or not, with cheese… Chasselas is very unique – it has low acidity, low alcohol and low aromatics but it has this unique freshness and elegance, and it is very delicate. You never get tired of drinking it thanks to its delicate acidity and balanced alcohol.
GALLERY
