Constant innovation and a drive to produce wines of the highest calibre paid off in spades in 2018, when Château Le Rosey’s Garanoir, Garanoir Barrique & Gamaret Barrique received the coveted designation of 1er Grand Cru. Strict attention to ecology and environmentally-friendly viticulture methods earned the entire estate its impressive certifications from Bio-Inspecta (organic) and Demeter (biodynamic farming). Eleven grape varieties are harvested by hand at the estate, becoming 15 distinct single-varietal wines. The vines, some of which are four decades old, are planted at a density of 6,000 vines per hectare. At a gentle slope of 430 to 470 meters above sea level through the vineyard, the clay-limestone soil beneath is light to medium-light and a mix of sandy and gravelly, ideal for the varietals planted within it. From sowing to hand-harvesting to bottling, the entire wine-making process is completed on site at the estate, allowing control over the process that results in the highest quality product. Stainless steel tanks control temperature with the utmost precision for optimal extraction of aromas and colours from the estate’s outstanding grape varietals, and lightly toasted French oak barrels age the wine while maintaining the grape’s unique properties. Château Le Rosey’s extensive history and numerous achievements and accolades speak for themselves as a one-of-a-kind business opportunity. *Agricultural Vines: please inquire about special conditions of vineyard purchase.