Vigne du Monde

An international plot

Below the 11th-century church, above a magnificent view of Lake Geneva and the Alps, a plot belonging to the Commune was transformed in 1996 to become the World Vineyard. Since then, each year, the winegrowers host a country of which the typical varietals are planted on one of the micro terraces that form this international plot. French Savoie launched things in 1996, so the World Vineyard gained Mondeuse Blanche and Noire, Viognier, Roussanne, Altesse and Cabernet Sauvignon. One year later, the guests of honour were Ukraine and Georgia. Portugal, Spain, Rumania and Luxemburg are some of the European countries that have been so honoured. Argentina and South Africa brought extra-European varietals to the foot of the Féchy church tower. In 2011, with New Zealand, a new continent added its contribution. The Commune winegrowers now care for 58 varietals. In September, these grapes are harvested and vinified separately to make a special vintage.