Pays Rochois Tourism

Wine tasting evening with winemaker Francis Rousset

What if the vine made a grand return to Villaz? That's the somewhat crazy gamble of Francis Rousset, a winemaker not quite like the others.

A former bookseller turned farmer-winemaker, he replanted a few rows of vines on the Coteaux des Girondales in 2016, reviving a vineyard that had disappeared for over a century. With 3 hectares in a single block, cultivated organically, the Villaz vineyards boast 9 grape varieties, yielding 6 wines: three white and three red. Mondeuse, Altesse, Persan… thanks to this beautiful array of Alpine grape varieties, Francis crafts vibrant, authentic wines full of character – just like him. Here, there are no set formulas: simply passion, good old-fashioned common sense, and the desire to give voice to this long-forgotten Haute-Savoie terroir. Authentic wines, born on the slopes of Villaz… and made to be shared. The evening's program: a guided tasting of the estate's wines; a discussion with the winemaker about his approach and his work; A convivial moment dedicated to pleasure and discovery; gourmet platters to share, carefully selected to complement the wines. Registration required on the website.

Presentation

Services

Equipements:
free car parkcar park
​​Spoken Languages:
French

Opening

Friday 10 April 2026 between 7.30 pm and 10 pm.

Prices

Details:
Adult: from €40.

50 Faubourg Saint-Martin
74800 La Roche-sur-Foron

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