The best wines of Leytron

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

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Top wines of Leytron by region

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

Great red wines of Leytron

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Leytron

Red wines from the region of Leytron go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards, lamb in a crown with spring vegetables or autumn pumpkin pie.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Leytron

On the nose the red wine of the region of Leytron. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Leytron. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Leytron

  • 2014With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.72/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Leytron

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Humagne Rouge
  • Cornalin
  • Diolinoir
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Leytron

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

    Discovering the wine region of Leytron

    The wine region of Leytron is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gilbert Devayes or the Domaine Defayes et Crettenand produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Leytron are Pinot noir, Humagne rouge and Diolinoir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Leytron often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

    In the mouth of Leytron is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 13 estates and châteaux in the of Leytron, producing 77 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Leytron go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

    Great white wines of Leytron

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    Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Leytron

    White wines from the region of Leytron go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or pork such as recipes of mahi mahi curry with coconut milk, chocolate mousse or north welsch.

    The best vintages in white wine of Leytron

    • 2015With an average score of 4.50/5
    • 2018With an average score of 4.30/5
    • 2013With an average score of 4.06/5
    • 2014With an average score of 4.05/5
    • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
    • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5

    The most used grape varieties in white wine of Leytron

    • Petite Arvine
    • Muscat Blanc
    • Humagne Blanche
    • Malvasia
    • Viognier
    • Savagnin

    The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Leytron

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

      Discover the grape variety: Riesling

      White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

      Great pink wines of Leytron

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      Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Leytron

      Pink wines from the region of Leytron go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef marengo "my mom" style, saddle of lamb with herbs or pork shank stew.

      The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Leytron

      • Shiraz/Syrah
      • Pinot Noir
      • Humagne Rouge

      Discover the grape variety: Viognier

      White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

      Great sweet wines of Leytron

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      Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Leytron

      Sweet wines from the region of Leytron go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of smoked salmon burger - chive cream, thai shrimp soup (tom yam goong) or mushroom and bacon cake.

      The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Leytron

      • Pinot Gris

      The word of the wine: Côte des Blancs

      One of the most famous terroirs of the Champagne region, from Épernay to Vertus, mainly devoted to Chardonnay, hence its name. The villages of Chouilly, Cramant, Cuis, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, etc., lying on the chalk, are in a way to Champagne what Meursault, Chablis and Puligny are to Burgundy.

      News from the vineyard of Leytron

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