 A gastronomic review for those interested in fine food. From the «bistros» to the «gastros», oenological discoveries, the view of the specialists, interviews with restaurant owners and outstanding wine-growers. Everything you need to know about eating in Geneva and those sometimes unrecognized regional wine treasures.
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Château du Crest: a guided tour |
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by Alexandre Truffer, ©RomanDuVin.ch 2006  Château du Crest, situated in the Jussy commune, dominates the surrounding genevan countryside with its imposing silhouette. Maintained in perfect condition by the Micheli family, owners of the estate, the former country seat of Agrippa d' Aubigné has not been abandoned to indifference. To discover the diverse facets of this site, which boasts the 1st AOC vintage "Château du Crest", we recommend a tour of the entire property:
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Domaine des Faunes: the nostalgia of a wine-grower's labour |
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by Alexandre Truffer, ©RomanDuVin.ch 2006
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 The history of the "domaine des Faunes" began in the 50's when Marius Monnier left his native village of Yvorne to settle in the Genevan canton. He settled down in the heart of Mandement, in the wine-growing locality of Dardagny, where he took over the local inn. Born surrounded by the vine stock of Chablais, our exiled Waldensian grew nostalgic of the labour of wine-growing. So he bought a few plots which were available in the village.
In 1965, he acquired three hectares with which he started a vineyard, which he named the "Domaine des Faunes". In an era where 90% of the production went to the local co-op cellar, it was a daring gamble. Quality production as well as a network of efficient connections enabled Marius Monnier's small business to thrive. In 1983, the founder handed over his business to his daughter Danielle and son-in-law Gilbert Mistral. This one, with qualifications from Changins, modified the stock of vines and purchased more land. When, in 2004, he handed over the management of the estate to his sons, Frédéric and Etienne, the vineyards extended to more than 40 hectares. |
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Domaine des Molards |
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Recipes for happiness  Representing the 21st generation of wine-growers and cultivating 20 hectares of vines and 5 hectares of fruits in the heart of the Geneva countryside, Claire-Lise and Michel Desbaillet have backed their own taste by gambling on certain grape varieties scarcely favoured by others. Chasselas, for example.
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Chocolate in all its forms ... |
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By Virginie Bosc - 1st April 2008
 To deny oneself chocolate on the pretext that it means extra kilos would be a big mistake! For besides the sheer pleasure of taste, chocolate also has energizing, euphoric and even aphrodisiac powers (yes, really!). So if you feel like pampering your taste buds, visit the quartier de la Confédération in Geneva for a very promising gustatory initiation course ...
Connoisseurs of traditional chocolate will be in seventh heaven at Chez Auer. A confectioner-chocolatier for 5 generations, the management seems to have genetically based talent! Thus, Philippe Auer, elected best chocolatier in Geneva in 2007, does not have anything more to prove... Personally I cannot resist the « Amandes Princesse ». The almond is roasted, then caramelized, coated with milk chocolate and finally dusted with cocoa !
Amandes Princesse: 11 francs for 100 grs
Chocolaterie Auer - 4, rue de Rive - 1204 Genève
www.chocolat-auer.ch
Chocolaterie Auer
At Chez Rohr, you will discover, if you have not already done so, the famous « Poubelles Genevoises ». Don't be fooled by the name of the house specialty which is, in fact, an alcohol-free chocolate truffle (milk or dark version) and most of all, a pure cocoa treasure! With 3 shops, the management has the means to bring pleasure to the gourmand in most of us.
Poubelles Genevoises: 16 francs for 9 pieces
Chocolaterie Rohr - place du Molard,3 - 1204 Genève / rue d'enfer, 4 - 1204 Genève / Centre commercial la Praille - 1227 Carouge
www.rohr.ch
If you prefer chocolate in its liquid form, you will most likely succumb to the subtle flavours of « Kâma-Sûtra » at the Bar à Chocolat Gilles Desplanches. Served on a dome of crème Chantilly, one will do anything for a taste of the creaminess of this hot chocolate...
Hot Chocolate « Kâma-Sûtra »: 5.50 francs for 2dl
Eat in or to take away
Chocolaterie Gilles Desplanches - rue de la Corraterie 5 - 1204 Genève
www.gillesdesplanches.com
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Café des Négociants: Sardinian curiosity |
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 This is the restaurant which everybody in Geneva is talking about. Floor, iron work, zinc countertop, the old Carouge bistro has renovated itself stylishly: even the water bottles are designed. An excellent selection of wines, albeit accordingly priced, from which to choose - directly from the cellar (by going through the kitchen) with the help of a wine steward. The food dishes are as creative as their names. A place which never empties. To try out of both gastronomic and sociological curiosity. Contact and informations: |
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