Jean Rene Germanier

Valais, Switzerland

Founded in 1886, this estate is one of the oldest Swiss wineries. The forefather Urbain Germanier harvested his first vintage in Balavaud, Valais. Four generations later, Gilles Besse and Jean-René Germanier became the pioneers of a qualitative winemaking revolution in Switzerland, based on sustainable farming. Nowadays, Jean-Rene Germanier is one of only 3 Swiss wineries certified organic by Bio Suisse. Another focus of the estate is the rediscovery of forgotten traditional Valais varieties like Amigne and Petite Arvine, that find their best expression in the crisp and dry alpine climate of this beautiful corner of Switzerland.
This boutique winery is one of the most awarded in Switzerland, with more than 17 wines rated with 90+ points by Robert Parker in 2016 alone.