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Featuring a range of different Lavaux and Chablais wines, this winery also makes blends combining less prevalent varieties. Try: an unusual white, Charmont de Lavaux, which is a Chasselas-Chardonnay cross.
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Featuring a range of different Lavaux and Chablais wines, this winery also makes blends combining less prevalent varieties. Try: an unusual white, Charmont de Lavaux, which is a Chasselas-Chardonnay cross.
Although this group of winemakers presents fewer than 20 selections, there are pleasant surprises. Try the Pinot Noir Le Corsalin, which is powerfully structured yet silky. Note, too, that it's worth stopping here just for the lake-and-mountain views.
This 13th-generation winemaker has stunning cellars that hold wines from across Lavaux and bear witness to its different soil types. The Passerillé de Lavaux, a Chasselas dessert wine, is part of a trend to develop Chasselas's potential, also as a wine to age.
Many Vaudois say the terrace here boasts the best view in all Lavaux. Stop here, in the dining room or bistro, for Lavaux wines paired with light French cuisine or traditional Swiss dishes, or just come by for a drink between mealtimes.
This is the tasting venue of a winegrowers' association producing Vevey-Montreux and Chardonne bottlings. Try the Montreux Entre-Bourgs Chasselas, which has a floral bouquet and a rich mouthfeel.
Most Lavaux wineries have meager opening hours or are open by appointment, so this center featuring a savvy selection of some 200 Lavaux wines is a boon. Try the black-cherry-and-spice red made from an ancient local variety, Plant Robert.
The Testuz winery's wine bar has options from all of Vaud's wine regions. Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Chasselas predominate. Try a full-bodied Pinot Noir and Gamay St-Saphorin AOC blend.
Obrist makes its own wines and distributes wine for several international wineries. Try Château de Chardonne or Grand Cru Chardonne, either perfect for drinking on a sunny afternoon.