The best wines of Neuchâtel

Discover the best wines of Neuchâtel as well as the best winemakers of Neuchâtel and estates of Neuchâtel to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Neuchâtel and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Neuchâtel by region

Looking for a good wine of Neuchâtel among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Neuchâtel. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Neuchâtel with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Neuchâtel

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Neuchâtel

Red wines from the region of Neuchâtel go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of lamb skewers, pork chops with veal stock sauce or rabbit with prunes in my grandmother's style.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Neuchâtel

On the nose the red wine of the region of Neuchâtel. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Neuchâtel. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Neuchâtel

  • 2005With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.19/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Neuchâtel

  • Pinot Noir
  • Garanoir
  • Gamaret
  • Malbec
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Neuchâtel

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Discovering the wine region of Neuchâtel

Neuchatel is one of the smaller wine regions of Switzerland, located in the French-speaking western half of the country, North of the much larger Vaud area. Much like its neighbour, Chasselas dominates white plantings here, however Pinot Noir is more significant here, as is the reputation of Neuchatel's rosés. The region is generally referred to as the 'Three Lakes' as the region - and the four AOCs within it - are found on the relatively low-lying, flatter land, centered around the lakes of Morat, Bienne and Neuchatel. The region also covers three neighbouring Swiss cantons.

AOPs Cheyres and Vully occupy 105 (260 acres) of the canton of Fribourg (on the shores of Lac de Neuchatel and Morat, respectively), while the Lac de Bienne, or Bielersee (for the generally Swiss-German speaking people of Bern) denomination takes up 222 hectares (550 acres) of the canton of Bern on the lake of Bienne. The lion's share of the AOP, around 605 hectares (1,500 acres), is in the canton of Neuchatel, mainly on the north shore of the eponymous lake, in the Neuchatel AOP. Overall, this puts the wine region on what the Swiss refer to as "la plaine" - a relatively flat area of land from Geneva through Bern to ZuRich, sandwiched to the north by the Jura and to the South by the Alps. The Vineyards here are on relatively low-lying, flatter land, centered around the lakes.

Soils here are light and stony, generally Jurassic and rich in limestone. However, areas with more clay and vigour can also be found. The Climate is moderated significantly by the presence of the lakes, which prevent summer temperatures from rising dramatically and also dampen the effects of frost and snow in winter. Neuchatel has about-average rainfall of around 1,000mm (39 inches) per year.

Great white wines of Neuchâtel

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Neuchâtel

White wines from the region of Neuchâtel go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of pork roll with mustard, baked sea bream or magic cake cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Neuchâtel

On the nose the white wine of the region of Neuchâtel. often reveals types of flavors of apples, melon or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, non oak or vanilla. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Neuchâtel. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Neuchâtel

  • 2010With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.77/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Neuchâtel

  • Chardonnay
  • Chasselas
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Gris
  • Sylvaner
  • Müller-Thurgau

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Neuchâtel

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Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great sparkling wines of Neuchâtel

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Neuchâtel

Sparkling wines from the region of Neuchâtel go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of cabri en colombo with creole sauce, oriental stew with couscous or roast veal in the oven.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Neuchâtel

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Neuchâtel. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, peach or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, orange blossom or non oak.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Neuchâtel

  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.97/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Neuchâtel

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Neuchâtel

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The word of the wine: Light (taste of)

Taste close to oxidation, characteristic of champagnes altered by prolonged exposure to light.

Great pink wines of Neuchâtel

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Neuchâtel

Pink wines from the region of Neuchâtel go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of provencal veal tendrons, veal saltimbocca or roast duck with cider sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Neuchâtel

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Neuchâtel. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, raspberry or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, earth or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Neuchâtel

  • 2019With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.67/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Neuchâtel

  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Gris

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Neuchâtel

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Discover the grape variety: White muscat

White muscat is a white grape variety of Greek origin. Present in several Mediterranean vineyards, it has several synonyms such as muscat de Die, muscat blanc and frontignac. In France, it occupies a little less than 7,000 ha out of a total of 45,000 ha worldwide. Its young shoots are downy. Its youngest leaves are shiny, bronzed and scabrous. The berries and bunches of this variety are all medium-sized. The flesh of the berries is juicy, sweet and firm. Muscat à petits grains has a second ripening period and buds early in the year. It is moderately vigorous and must be pruned short. It likes poor, stony slopes. This variety is often exposed to spring frosts. It fears mildew, wasps, grape worms, court-noué, grey rot and powdery mildew. Muscat à petits grains is used to make rosé wines and dry white wines. Orange, brown sugar, barley sugar and raisins are the known aromas of these wines.

Great sweet wines of Neuchâtel

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Neuchâtel

Sweet wines from the region of Neuchâtel go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of baked bar, brochette of scallops and prawns or piperade.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Neuchâtel

  • 2018With an average score of 5.00/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Neuchâtel

  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Gris
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chasselas
  • Riesling
  • Sylvaner

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Neuchâtel

A wine route planned in the region of Neuchâtel? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Neuchâtel.

The word of the wine: Muscat blanc à petits grains

A white grape variety cultivated since antiquity on the shores of the Mediterranean, it is considered the noblest of the muscats. It is mainly used to make sweet wines, often from mutage. In France, it is the sole variety used in many natural sweet wines: muscat-de-frontignan, muscat-de-mireval, muscat-de-lunel, muscat-de-saint-jean-de-minervois, muscat-de-beaumes-de-venise, muscat-du-cap-corse. Combined with Muscat d'Alexandrie, it gives Muscat-de-Rivesaltes. It is also used to make sparkling white wines (clairette-de-die; moscato d'asti and asti spumante in Italy) and dry wines (alsace-muscat). Powerfully aromatic and complex, its wines evoke fresh grapes, roses, exotic fruits, citrus fruits and spices.

Great natural sweet wines of Neuchâtel

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Neuchâtel

Natural sweet wines from the region of Neuchâtel go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Neuchâtel

  • Gamaret

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.

News from the vineyard of Neuchâtel

Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market by Debra MEIBURG

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this minute-long clip, Debra MEIBURG discusses the position of Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The Saint-Véran appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Saint-Véran appellation.The exercice is particularly complex as there are so many variables that make up the terroir throughout its geographical area. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux so ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Cruzille

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Cruzille, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWi ...

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  • Alfermée
  • Alle
  • Bellerive
  • Biel
  • Biel/bienne
  • Chavannes
  • Colombier
  • Cortaillod
  • Dorfgasse
  • Evilard
  • La neuveville
  • Le landeron
  • Ligerz
  • Milvignes
  • Montmagny
  • Mur
  • Schafis
  • Schernelz ob ligerz
  • Sissach
  • Solothurn
  • Soyhières
  • Twann-tüscherz