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Les Frères Dubois

Our vineyards

The expression
of our vineyard parcels

Tour de Marsens

Dézaley-
Marsens

Tour de Marsens

Our estate in Dézaley-Marsens is at the heart of the Lavaux appellation, and our vines surround the 12th-century Tour de Marsens. In 1166, the Bishop of Lausanne granted this land to Cistercian monks who planted and moulded this hillside by hand.

This terraced vineyard has a steep slope that looks out over the lake and mountains. It therefore benefits from the “three suns” effect: direct rays from the sun, reflection from the lake and heat stored in the walls.

This special terroir, coupled with exceptional sunshine, produces concentrated wines such as our Dézaley-Marsens “De la Tour”: high quality, full-bodied, rich and with remarkable length.

Château de Glérolles

Saint-
Saphorin

Château de Glérolles

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.

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.

The Baussan wine estate

Epes
ses

The Baussan wine estate

Epesses contains approximately 170 hectares of vines. Its eastern border adjoins Dézaley and has very steep slopes. The clay-limestone earth and heavy soil produce high-quality and dis- tinctive wines.

The Baussan wine estate has a long tradition of winemaking. Its Bernese-era house, surrounded by vines and with its large roof and stunning timber-framed façade, is a proud symbol of this heritage. In its gravel soil we grow grape vari- eties that produce smooth, fruity and well-balanced red wines.

For generations, the saying has gone that “Baussan fait bon sang”, or “Baussan makes goodness”.

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