The best wines of Saint-Saphorin

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

Top wines of Saint-Saphorin by region

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

Great red wines of Saint-Saphorin

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Saint-Saphorin

Red wines from the region of Saint-Saphorin go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of chili con carne, thiebou yappe from senegal (rice with lamb) or tartiflette.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Saint-Saphorin

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

The best vintages in red wine of Saint-Saphorin

  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.88/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Saint-Saphorin

  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamaret
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Diolinoir

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Saint-Saphorin

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

Discovering the wine region of Saint-Saphorin

The wine region of Saint-Saphorin is located in the region of Lavaux of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine du Daley or the Domaine Louis Bovard produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Saphorin are Chasselas, Pinot noir and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saint-Saphorin often reveals types of flavors of citrus, spices or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, cheese or cream.

In the mouth of Saint-Saphorin is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 65 estates and châteaux in the of Saint-Saphorin, producing 194 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saint-Saphorin go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.

Great white wines of Saint-Saphorin

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Saint-Saphorin

White wines from the region of Saint-Saphorin go well with generally quite well with dishes of poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of quiche lorraine, cod with tomatoes (and cheese) or croque madame.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Saint-Saphorin

On the nose the white wine of the region of Saint-Saphorin. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, minerality or pear and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Saint-Saphorin. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Saint-Saphorin

  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.76/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Saint-Saphorin

  • Chasselas
  • Chenin Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Saint-Saphorin

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Discover the grape variety: Gamaret

Gamaret noir is a grape variety that originated in Switzerland. 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 vine is characterized by medium-sized bunches, and grapes of medium size. Gamaret noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Languedoc & Roussillon.

Great sparkling wines of Saint-Saphorin

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Saint-Saphorin

Sparkling wines from the region of Saint-Saphorin go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of parillade of fish and seafood, marinated tacaud fillets or apple pie.

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Saint-Saphorin

  • Gewürztraminer

The word of the wine: Basic wine

Dry, still wine intended for the production of sparkling wines (champagne, crémants, etc.). The basic wines undergo a second fermentation in the bottle for the production of carbon dioxide, and therefore of bubbles.

Great pink wines of Saint-Saphorin

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Saint-Saphorin

Pink wines from the region of Saint-Saphorin go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of potjevleesch, breton galette with buckwheat flour or duck breast with balsamic vinegar.

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Saint-Saphorin

  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Saint-Saphorin

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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 sweet wines of Saint-Saphorin

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Saint-Saphorin

Sweet wines from the region of Saint-Saphorin go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of pasta with tuna and tomato sauce, quinoa with shrimp or rougail sausage.

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Saint-Saphorin

  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Gris

The word of the wine: Power

Character of a wine that is full-bodied, generous and has a rich bouquet.

News from the vineyard of Saint-Saphorin

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Bordeaux Index sees fine wine sales jump in 2021

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