The best wines of Epesses
Discover the best wines of Epesses of Vaud as well as the best winemakers of Epesses and estates of Epesses to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Epesses and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Epesses by region
Looking for a good wine of Epesses of Vaud among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Epesses. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Epesses with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Epesses
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Epesses
Red wines from the region of Epesses go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards, deer stew or wild boar ragout with kriek.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Epesses
On the nose the red wine of the region of Epesses. often reveals types of flavors of cream, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, citrus fruit or oak. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Epesses. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in red wine of Epesses
- 2012With an average score of 3.96/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.91/5
- 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.89/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.87/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Epesses
- Gamay
- Pinot Noir
- Garanoir
- Gamaret
- Diolinoir
- Merlot
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Epesses
A wine route planned in the region of Epesses? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Epesses.
- Winery Blaise Duboux Epesses
- Cave à la Cornalle Epesses
- Winery Hegg & Fils Epesses
- Winery Frederic Blondel Epesses
- Winery Commune d'Epalinges Epesses
Discovering the wine region of Epesses
The wine region of Epesses is located in the region of Lavaux of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Louis Bovard or the Domaine Blaise Duboux produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Epesses are Chasselas, Pinot noir and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Epesses often reveals types of flavors of citrus, stone or cheese and sometimes also flavors of honey, earth or microbio.
In the mouth of Epesses is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 58 estates and châteaux in the of Epesses, producing 144 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Epesses go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian.
Great white wines of Epesses
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Epesses
White wines from the region of Epesses go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of leek and fresh salmon tart, mussels with beer or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Epesses
On the nose the white wine of the region of Epesses. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, stone or cheese and sometimes also flavors of honey, earth or microbio. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Epesses. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Epesses
- 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.73/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.68/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.65/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.63/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.59/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Epesses
- Chasselas
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Diolinoir
- Garanoir
- Gamaret
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Epesses
A wine route planned in the region of Epesses? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Epesses.
- Winery Blaise Duboux Epesses
- Winery Hegg & Fils Epesses
- Cave à la Cornalle Epesses
- Winery Rouge Philippe Epesses
Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon
Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). 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 small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.
Great sparkling wines of Epesses
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Epesses
Sparkling wines from the region of Epesses go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of paupiettes à la mérignicaise, coconut from paimpol or the garbure.
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Epesses
- Pinot Noir
The word of the wine: Harmonious
Balance of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. This harmony is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.
Great pink wines of Epesses
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Epesses
Pink wines from the region of Epesses go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of ardéchoise fly, endives with ham or duck leg confit in cider.
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Epesses
- Pinot Noir
- Gamay
- Garanoir
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 sweet wines of Epesses
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Epesses
Sweet wines from the region of Epesses go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
The best vintages in sweet wine of Epesses
- 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Epesses
- Chasselas
The word of the wine: Cryo-extraction
This technique was very popular at the end of the 80's in Sauternes, a little less so now. The grapes are frozen before pressing, and the water transformed into ice remains in the marc, only the sugar flows out. As with the concentrators, the "cryo" can also increase bad taste and greenness.
News from the vineyard of Epesses
Miniature bottles of single malt Scotch reach record sums
The 5cl miniature bottles of Springbank 1919 50 Year Old and Malt Mill 10 Year Old were sold this month for £7,360 ($8,871/ €8,659) and £6,670 ($8,039/ €7,848) respectively by online auction house Whisky.Auction – record sums for both distilleries. Another miniature of Springbank 1919 sold at auction in August 2021 for £6,440, while a miniature of Malt Mill fetched £3,400 when it was sold by Scotch Whisky Auctions in February 2018. The record sum for any whisky miniature at auction is believed t ...
Palladius and Columella verticals: Eben Sadie’s Swartland flagships
The rapid rise of South Africa’s Swartland wine region over the past 20 years has been thrilling to watch. And arguably the most influential winemaker during this renaissance has – and continues to be – Eben Sadie. Sadie was in London recently for a vertical tasting of his flagship wines, the red blend Columella and white blend Palladius. He explained to a rapt audience of critics, buyers and sommeliers how his approach to winemaking has changed over the years, and revealed how he’s preparing fo ...
Château Latour owner Artémis invests in Champagne Jacquesson
Artémis Domaines has taken a minority stake in the capital of Jacquesson in Champagne, the groups said in a statement this week. Financial details weren’t disclosed. The partnership marks a new departure for Artémis, owned by the Pinault family. Alongside Château Latour, the group’s portfolio already includes Eisele Vineyard estate in Napa Valley, Clos de Tart in Burgundy and Château-Grillet in the Rhône. Maison Jacquesson traces its history back to 1798 and has been owned by the Chiquet family ...