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