Le Domaine des Balisiers
since 1982
Balisiers in dates
A domain deeply rooted in its terroir
From its creation to the present day, Domaine des Balisiers has consistently innovated and reinvented itself in order to produce ever-better wines. Here are some key dates in its history.
2022
Plantation of 1.1 ha of Pinot Blanc and ½ ha of Aligoté.
2022
Purchase of an additional 17 hectares.
2021
Plantation of 1.1 ha of Gamaret and ½ ha of Pinot Gris.
2018
Planting of 1.3 hectares of Merlot (new variety)
2017
Plantation of 0.8 ha of Pinot Noir, ½ ha of Divico and 0.7 ha of Gamaret
2016
The success of Gamaret des Balisiers is such that half a hectare is once again dedicated to it.
2015
1.2 ha Chasselas planting
2015
Demeter certification
2011
Planting 1.3 ha of Pinot Noir
2011
The Domaine has been taken over by Christophe Pillon
2009
1 ha plantation of Sauvignon Blanc
2009
Launch of the Black Island
2005
Plantation of 0.8 ha Chenin Blanc and ½ ha Aligoté
2005
The estate applies the principles of biodynamic farming.
2004
First aging of wines in amphorae
2004
3 hectares of Chenin Blanc, a noble grape variety from the Loire Valley, are being planted for the first time at Les Balisiers and acclimatized in Switzerland.
1998
The aging of the first harvest allowed Lune Rousse (Gamaret des Balisiers) to become one of the customers' favorite wines.
1996
Nearly 2 hectares are dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc
1992
On the hillsides of Plan-les-Ouates, the Balisiers team did not hesitate to plant 3 hectares in a single block of Gamaret, the remarkable new red grape variety discovered by Swiss ampellographic research
1987-1988
1.7 ha of Cabernet Sauvignon and 1.3 ha of Cabernet Franc were planted
1982
Creation of the Domaine des Balisiers using organic farming methods
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