Switzerland’s best Pinot Noir and sparkling wine come from Neuchâtel!
The people of Neuchâtel experienced a magical evening last Friday, October 6, at the Kursaal in Berne for the Grand Prix des Vins Suisse award ceremony! Of the 6 wines nominated, 5 reached the podium, including 2 in the first place!
The Neuchâtel terroir, already well compared with Burgundy, confirms its excellence, particularly in the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varieties. Our region stands out nationally in these 2 categories.
Chardonnay is a red wine disguised as white, and Pinot Noir is a white wine disguised as red.
André Tchelistcheff
When it comes to sparkling wines, Maison Mauler confirms its tradition and excellence. Domaine de la Grillette has given us an innovative vision of our terroir by winning the prize for the 3rd Merlot in Switzerland, beating out some of the masters in the field.
Château d’Auvernier did not disappoint as their Chasselas “Kaïros 3” is one of the 6 best Chasselas in Switzerland!
Best Sparkling Wine in Switzerland
Cuvée Louis-Edouard Mauler 2014
Maison Mauler wins first prize in the sparkling wine category with its Cuvée Louis-Edouard Mauler 2014.
This cuvée is made from 100% Pinot Noir grown exclusively under the AOC Neuchâtel.

Best Pinot Noir in Switzerland
Pinot Noir “1879” – Cave des Lauriers
The Jungo & Fellman family wished to pay tribute to their great-great-grandfather Clément Ruedin, who acquired the Domaine “Les Lauriers” on July 1, 1879.
This classy Pinot Noir comes from the best terroirs and is aged for many years in oak barrels.

Chardonnay from Neuchâtel takes two spots in the podium
2nd – Terra Ancestra 2022
Cave des Coteaux took second place with its Terra Ancestra 2022 Chardonnay.
This latest award once again recognizes the excellent work of master cellarer Janine Schaer, who is about to enter her well-deserved retirement.

3rd – Le Loclat Grands Terroirs, Chardonnay 2020
Domaine Bouvet Jabloir has been named Switzerland’s 3rd best Chardonnay with this parcel-based Chardonnay, the fruit of meticulous work both in the vineyard and during ageing, representing the unique terroir and micro-climate of the place known as “Le Loclat”.

Merlot wins awards in Neuchâtel
3rd : Merlot 2020 – Vin de Pays
Domaine de la Grillette triumphed over the big names in Swiss Merlot to take 3rd place.

Chasselas among the 6 best in Switzerland
Kaïros 3 – Chasselas 2020
Château d’Auvernier has ranked their Chasselas among the 6 best in Switzerland!

The Neuchâtel delegation
Missing Domaine de la Grillette
