Jean-Pierre Pellegrin is one of the stars of the Geneva vineyard, even if the man is much more discreet and humble than the glittering image that clings to him.

In 1989, he received the estate from his father and took his destiny as a winegrower in hand. In 1994, he restored the magnificent 600 year old family farm himself and built a cellar in old stones which is without doubt one of the most beautiful in the canton. However, even if it is rooted in a place with a long tradition, there is nothing old-fashioned about the Grand'Cour estate, quite the contrary.

On his 15 hectares and on 15 others which he recently took over, "JPP" cultivates, with the help of his eternal second-in-command Bruno and his teams, about twenty grape varieties, which they transform into as many vintages that are sought after by the best restaurants and the most discerning amateurs.

The viticulture is organic, but without certification: Jean-Pierre Pellegrin has banned all chemical products in the vineyards and vinifies many of his wines with indigenous yeasts. The wines are matured in vats, concrete amphorae, Burgundy barrels or very high quality Bordeaux barrels, depending on the origin of the grape varieties and plots. The range is wide, but of impressive quality.

Eye: Deep ruby red.

Nose: Very intense with a touch of stone, ripe red fruit and a fine aroma of green pepper.

Palate: Very refreshing acidity and fine tannins, very accessible and giving structure to the wine. Slight smoky notes due to ageing in wood enhance the complexity. Moderately intense concentration, but powerful thanks to the tannins, with a very long finish.