The Domaine de la Roselle is actually the
"renaissance" of a winery created by Jules Turian,
Jacques Meinen's grandfather, during the 1920s.
Jules Turian named his winery "Soleil du Mandement". After many years as an independent winery owner, he and several other owners, started a co-op called the "Vin Union", predecessor to today's "La Cave de Genève".
Today, the Domaine de la Roselle is a spendid estate comprised of individual vineyards in Satigny, Peissy, and Bourdigny. Its five hectares have been replanted with several well-loved varietals, including Chardonnay, Gamaret, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Garanoir, and Pinot Noir.
Jules Turian named his winery "Soleil du Mandement". After many years as an independent winery owner, he and several other owners, started a co-op called the "Vin Union", predecessor to today's "La Cave de Genève".
Today, the Domaine de la Roselle is a spendid estate comprised of individual vineyards in Satigny, Peissy, and Bourdigny. Its five hectares have been replanted with several well-loved varietals, including Chardonnay, Gamaret, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Garanoir, and Pinot Noir.
History
Our soils are primarily comprised of sandstone. The
gently sloping, southwest-facing position of our
vineyards provides excellent sun exposure and soil
drainage. These conditions give us small grapes
with thick skins and concentrated juice.
Other important factors are:
- a respect for the environment (no pesticides or herbicides)
- low yields (500-600 g/m2)
- no use of fertilizers
- hand-tended vines. Our harvests are still done by people, not machines.
These factors, together with the wine-making talents of Didier Cornut, have come together to give us wines that are rich, fruit-forward and complex.
The renaissance has just begun...
Other important factors are:
- a respect for the environment (no pesticides or herbicides)
- low yields (500-600 g/m2)
- no use of fertilizers
- hand-tended vines. Our harvests are still done by people, not machines.
These factors, together with the wine-making talents of Didier Cornut, have come together to give us wines that are rich, fruit-forward and complex.
The renaissance has just begun...
The Terroir