
Mara sur Mar - Domaine du Chambet
Mara sur Mar – Domaine du Chambet (Fonjallaz Family)
Region: Geneva, Switzerland (Gy, left bank)
Grape Variety: Mara (a Swiss crossing of Gamay × Reichensteiner) infused with Gewürztraminer marc; sometimes includes Pinot Noir in later vintages
Vintage: e.g., 2023 (also available 2021–2022)
Alcohol: ~10–13% ABV (notably low)
Bottle Size: 75 cl
Farming & Winemaking:
Certified Bio Suisse; moving toward biodynamic practices
Hand-harvested grapes; spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel; unfined/unfiltered; minimal to no added sulfites (<10 mg/L)
🍓 Tasting Notes
A highly drinkable rosé with delicate lychee and wild strawberry aromas, underpinned by an herbal, floral green edge. The palate is light, dry, and refreshingly saline—purpose-built for effortless summer sipping; also exudes a playful eau-de-toilette character .
🍽️ Food Pairing
Bright and easy—ideal accomplice to summer barbecues, light salads, grilled seafood, Mediterranean tapas, or cheerful gatherings with friends.
🌟 Why We Love It
Mara sur Mar is Geneva terroir in disguise: inventive, fun, and incredibly low-alcohol. Sourced from a rare Swiss grape, blended with Gewürztraminer marc, and made with minimalist zeal, it’s a small-batch delight that calls for good company and warm weather
Mara sur Mar - Domaine du Chambet
Mara sur Mar – Domaine du Chambet (Fonjallaz Family)
Region: Geneva, Switzerland (Gy, left bank)
Grape Variety: Mara (a Swiss crossing of Gamay × Reichensteiner) infused with Gewürztraminer marc; sometimes includes Pinot Noir in later vintages
Vintage: e.g., 2023 (also available 2021–2022)
Alcohol: ~10–13% ABV (notably low)
Bottle Size: 75 cl
Farming & Winemaking:
Certified Bio Suisse; moving toward biodynamic practices
Hand-harvested grapes; spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel; unfined/unfiltered; minimal to no added sulfites (<10 mg/L)
🍓 Tasting Notes
A highly drinkable rosé with delicate lychee and wild strawberry aromas, underpinned by an herbal, floral green edge. The palate is light, dry, and refreshingly saline—purpose-built for effortless summer sipping; also exudes a playful eau-de-toilette character .
🍽️ Food Pairing
Bright and easy—ideal accomplice to summer barbecues, light salads, grilled seafood, Mediterranean tapas, or cheerful gatherings with friends.
🌟 Why We Love It
Mara sur Mar is Geneva terroir in disguise: inventive, fun, and incredibly low-alcohol. Sourced from a rare Swiss grape, blended with Gewürztraminer marc, and made with minimalist zeal, it’s a small-batch delight that calls for good company and warm weather