2024 Jean-René Germanier Amigne de Vétroz (Two Bees)
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Log inJean-René Germanier Fendant Balavaud, Vétroz Grand Cru
This Fendant, made from the indigenous Chasselas grape, comes from the terraced vineyards of Vétroz, Balavaud. The Chasselas, best known in Switzerland, is loved for its soft and refreshing flavour profile and is often associated with the Valais region. As a A grape that captures the minerality of the terroir, Chasselas produces wines that are both elegant and structured, with refined notes of stone fruit and flowers.
A structured and mineral Fendant
The Fendant Balavaud Vétroz Grand Cru has a light yellow color with gray reflections. The bouquet opens with floral and mineral notes, such as flint, which beautifully reflect the essence of the Vétroz terroir. In the mouth, the wine offers a full and structured experience, with a subtle freshness that is ideal for aperitif moments.
Features of the Fendant Balavaud
- Grape variety: Chasselas
- Terroir: Schiste soils of the terraced vineyards in Vétroz
- Vinification: Matured in barrels on the lees (yeasts/dregs)
- Serving suggestions: Perfect as an aperitif, with freshwater fish and cheese dishes
- Storage potential: 5 to 8 years
- Alcohol percentage: 12%
- Total acidity: 3.2 g/l
Tasting notes: fresh, floral and elegant
This Fendant offers a rich bouquet of flowers and mineral notes, with a full and structured taste. The finish remains refreshing and pays tribute to the unique terroir of Vétroz, with fine notes of flint that linger long in the mouth.
About the Chasselas Grape
Chasselas , also known as Fendant in the Valais, is one of the most beloved indigenous grape varieties in Switzerland. This grape is known for its versatile taste, with aromas ranging from delicate flowers to pronounced minerality. The Chasselas from Vétroz is unique because the flint-like minerality, which gives this wine an authentic expression of the Swiss terroir.
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Parker
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RP 93
Reviewed by:
Stephan Reinhardt
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NA
Drink Date:
2025 - 2050
Tasted as a tank sample with 17.9 grams per liter of residual sugar, the 2024 Amigne de Vétroz (Two Bees) is bright and clear on the concentrated but still fresh and aromatic nose that is reminiscent of just-ripe mangos and vineyard peaches that intertwine with flinty nuances. Savory and round on the palate, this is a very stimulating and perfectly balanced if not even irresistible Amigne. 13.5% alcohol. To be bottled in April 2025.
Jean-René Germanier in Vétroz, Valais, is one of Switzerland's most traditional and renowned wineries. The history of the estate began in 1896, when Urbain Germanier produced his first vintage in Balavaud. The estate has been family owned ever since and is now run by Jean-René Germanier and his nephew, Gilles Besse, both passionate enologists, in the third and fourth generations. They focused on quality and sustainable viticulture from an early stage, which is now certified organic in many cases and combined with innovative cellar technology.
The winery cultivates around 60 hectares of its own vines—supplemented by grapes from friendly winegrowers—and processes the annual yield from around 300 hectares of vineyards into over 40 different wines. This diversity reflects the unique terroir of the region, especially around the Balavaud vineyards, which are considered some of the best in the Valais. The preferred grape varieties, on the other hand, are typically Swiss: first and foremost the rare Amigne, a quarter of the world's production of which takes place here, followed by Fendant (Chasselas), Petite Arvine, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cornalin. The winery has also pioneered the so-called “bee scale” for the residual sugar content of Amigne wines: One bee means dry, three bees sweet and two bees is in between.
Two icon wines stand out in particular: the legendary Cayas, which has been produced from the best Syrah vineyards since 1995 and aged for 20 months in barriques, and the Mitis Amigne de Vétroz, a noble sweet white wine that has won numerous international awards. The quality of the wines is recognized worldwide. Accordingly, the winery is one of the few Swiss producers to have built up a remarkable export position. Germanier wines are in demand in export markets such as Japan, the US and, increasingly, in France and other European countries. Nevertheless, the main market remains Switzerland, where the wines are partly sold exclusively through national retailers.
For years, the name Jean-René Germanier has stood for the symbiosis of tradition, innovative strength and a deep connection to the terroir—a true flagship of Swiss wine culture.
Published: Jul 31, 2025
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James Suckling
Score
94
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 26
Jean-René Germanier Amigne Valais Vétroz 2023
Friday, Aug 15, 2025
Color
White
Country
Switzerland
Region
Valais
Vintage
2023
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Candied orange peel, almond blossom, honeycomb and peach cobbler aromas. This is a seriously complex, off-dry white with plenty of structure on the medium- to full-bodied palate. A touch of bitterness in the very long, textural finish, but no warmth from alcohol although it has 14.5%. Drink or hold.
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★ 93 Points Robert Parker (2019, 2021, 2022 and 2024)
★ 92 Points Robert Parker (2023)
★ 94 Points James Suckling (2020, 2022 and 2023)
★ 92/100 Yves Beck June 2025 (2023) - wine blog - yvesbeck.wine
★ 87.4 Points, Silver Medal - Expovina Wine Trophy 2025 (2023)
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Domaine Jean-René Germanier is one of the oldest Swiss wineries, founded in 1896. Germanier harvested his first vintage in 1896 in Balavaud and devoted his life to his vineyards. His three sons, Francis, Paul and Charles later took over. The winery is now in its third generation under the leadership of Jean-René Germanier and his cousin Gilles Besse. Gilles Besse was 24 when he was approached by his uncle, who is only seven years his senior, to join the family winery.
He accepted the challenge and began studying oenology at the Swiss school of Changins. In 1993 he vinified his first wines on the estate nestled in the heart of Valais. Together, Gilles and Jean-René have been involved in sustainable agriculture for almost twenty years and eventually played a pioneering role in a quality wine revolution in Switzerland. In the Valais is the Swiss valley of the Rhône and it offers an extraordinary alpine terroir and they do everything they can to ensure that their wines will be the worthy reflection of it. At Germanier they make top-notch Terroir wines made under the guidance of talented oenologists Richard Riand and his wife Delphine practices traditional vinification and cask vinification with exceptional rigor and passion. Numerous international awards have recognized this commitment to excellence, including more than 30 wines with more than 90 points in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
Located in the hamlet of Balavaud in Vétroz in Valais, the Jean-René Germanier estate covers 170 hectares and produces 800,000 bottles. About thirty hectares are cultivated according to BIOSUISSE standards. The vines benefit from the region's hot and dry microclimate. They grow on different soils: slate, alluvial deposits and glacial moraines. 16 different grape varieties are grown for a range of 38 wines. The main grape varieties grown are Chasselas, Amigne, Arvine, Johannisberg, Chardonnay, Païen, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Syrah, Humagne, Cornalin, Gamaret and Merlot. The best grapes are hand-picked and used to make their high-quality red, white, rosé and dessert wines.
Jean-René Germanier makes Terroir wines, so no artifice, but good wines come from healthy grapes and represent the wine with the Terroir. The concept of terroir describes a specific harmony between characteristics of soil, microclimate and grape variety. In certain vineyards, estates or localities, this trio produces characteristics that make it possible to create very unique wines, clearly marked by their harvest year and that ennoble the grape variety itself. More than 25 years ago, they became pioneers in methods of sustainable viticulture out of respect for the environment. Through the practical use of integrated production, they have successfully eliminated the use of pesticides and other treatments. Today they have reached another milestone by eliminating the use of synthetic products in all our vineyards, which span over 25 hectares. As a result, they have become one of the largest wine estates in the country certified BIOSUISSE.
De 2024 Jean-René Germanier Amigne de Vétroz (Two Bees) toont een aromatisch palet van rijpe mandarijn, perzik en mango met florale tonen, subtiele honingzoetheid, frisse citruszuren en een minerale, licht bittere finish die voor balans zorgt. Daardoor werkt hij prachtig bij gevogelte, krachtige kazen, pittige Aziatische gerechten en borrelhapjes; de aanwezige zoetheid tempert scherpe kruiden en chili terwijl de zuren en mineraliteit vet en zout uitbalanceren. Vooral geroosterd of langzaam gegaard gevogelte met een zoetzure saus, romige kazenschotels en licht gekruide curry’s of wokgerechten waarbij het zoet-pittige samenspeelt met frisse elementen zullen extra goed tot hun recht komen.
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