News from the Domaine des Balisiers
Welcome to our blog. Here, we share life at the estate, behind-the-scenes glimpses of our organic and Demeter-certified work, vineyard news, our favorite finds… and sometimes even a few recipes to enjoy with a good glass of wine. Happy reading!
May 20, 2026: Café de La Place and Domaine des Balisiers celebrate the 175th anniversary of Plan-les-Ouates
At Domaine des Balisiers, the Geneva terroir is at the heart of our work. Each vintage tells the story of this connection between the vine, the soil, and those who cultivate it. On May 20th, this connection will take on a new dimension...
Two protected orchids find refuge in Landecy
Two protected species of wild orchids, the bee orchid and the pyramidal orchid, were threatened with local extinction by a nearby construction project. Their habitat...
First day of the 2025 harvest: sparkling wines kick things off
The big moment has arrived! Tuesday morning, at Domaine des Balisiers, we launched the 2025 harvest. True to tradition, the grapes destined for our sparkling wines were the first to be picked...
Veraison, when the vine changes color.
Within the vineyards, a magical moment is unfolding: veraison. This is the delicate stage where the berries, still firm and acidic, begin their transformation towards ripeness. The...
The wait for the grape harvest: time stands still.
Every late summer, a special calm envelops the vineyard. The light changes, the days lengthen, and the vines seem to hold their breath. This is the moment we call, with a certain...
The lunar calendar: a valuable ally for the vine
Working with nature also means taking its rhythms into account. At Domaine des Balisiers, as a biodynamic estate, we use the lunar calendar to guide many of our...
What is a natural wine?
It's a term we hear a lot about… but which sometimes remains vague. Natural wine, natural wine, living wine? Let's try to get a clearer picture! A wine made without artifice. A natural wine is…
Aging in amphorae: why this choice for our vintages?
We have always strived to make wines that are vibrant, expressive, and true to their terroir. To achieve this, every detail counts: meticulous care in the vineyard, hand-harvesting, indigenous yeasts…








