Catherine Cruchon is her family’s third generation of winegrowers and is proud to keep the tradition alive. “I started helping my father with the wine harvest at the age of eight,” she explains. “Back then, I knew already that I wanted to grow wine one day.” After training as a wine technologist, Catherine studied oenology. She then completed apprenticeships with businesses in the US, South Africa and Israel, a mind-opening experience where she could learn more about wine production.
“Our wines have their own character; they tell a story.”
Catherine Cruchon
Catherine has learned how to “read” the leaves and seeds of her Chasselas vines. A white seed means that the grapes are still unripe; a brown seed means that they will soon be ready for harvest. “In just a few weeks, we can begin to harvest the grapes,” she says.
“Every bottle we share with guests is special. They learn about the flavours of our various wines, the history behind the vines as well as the properties of the terroir. I love meeting people this way!”
Catherine Cruchon
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