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L’ŒIL DE PERDRIX
CELEBRATES 165 YEARS
OF EXISTENCE
This emblematic rosé wine comes historically from the region, which is why Neuchâtel Œil de Perdrix is considered by connoisseurs to be “L’Original”.
The first official trace of this emblematic wine appeared in 1861, with the very first label printed by Louis Bovet, a wine-maker in Areuse. Thus was born a rosé destined to become a benchmark.
Œil de Perdrix is made from Pinot Noir grapes that are only lightly vatted, and has developed and asserted itself in Neuchâtel, its terroir of origin. Historically rooted in the region, Neuchâtel Œil de Perdrix is recognized by connoisseurs as “L’Original”.
To mark this anniversary, which will take place over the next few months, the Neuchâtel winemakers wanted to enhance this iconic wine by presenting it in a magnificent new transparent bottle, highlighting its delicate, luminous color.
To celebrate this unique wine, six mixologists from the canton of Neuchâtel took up the challenge of creating a signature cocktail. Presented to an expert jury of winemakers and restaurateurs, their creations resulted in a grand prize winner: “Le Clin d’Œil”, imagined by Juleps Cocktail!
Subtle, elegant and resolutely contemporary, this cocktail revisits the Œil de Perdrix with creativity and finesse.
PUBLIC TASTING
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Place du Port – Neuchâtel
- Admission with tasting glass CHF 20.00
- 35 Œil de Perdrix to taste
- Musical entertainment
- Foodtrucks
5:00 to 8:00 pm – Public tasting
From 9:00 pm – Swiss match on the big screen
Free return shuttles: La Chaux-de-Fonds – Boudevilliers – Neuchâtel (timetables available when booking your ticket)
