The Winery Leukersonne of Valais

Winery Leukersonne
The winery offers 36 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 5 of the estates of Valais.
It is located in Valais

The Winery Leukersonne is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 36 wines for sale in of Valais to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Leukersonne wines

Looking for the best Winery Leukersonne wines in Valais among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Leukersonne wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Leukersonne wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Leukersonne

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Leukersonne

How Winery Leukersonne wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of alsatian bäckeoffe, vermicelli sautéed with peking duck or tajine with 2 meats and preserved lemons.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Leukersonne

On the nose the red wine of Winery Leukersonne. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, earth or vegetal. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Leukersonne. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Leukersonne

  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.03/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Leukersonne.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cornalin
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Gamaret

Discovering the wine region of Valais

The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.

The Valais Terroir is one of the world's most dramatic. The valley benefits from its sheltered position below the high alpine peaks, with the most obvious bonus being the fohn wind, which keeps the area unusually Warm and Dry considering its altitude (most vines grow here at between 460 and 760m - 1500-2500ft). The fohn effect is also enjoyed by Ticino, although there, mountain weather systems bring sporadic, heavy rainfall. Vertiginous alpine topography also gives the vines in Valais the advantage of emphasized vineyard orientation and many are planted on steep gradients of up to 90% (42 degrees).

This steepness, although making it markedly harder to manage and harvest the vines, brings the significant benefits of excellent drainage and increased exposure to sunlight. Production is centered around the towns and villages that run aLong the 50km (30 mile) section of the valley from Martigny in the southwest to Leuk, northeast. It is not unusual to see labels mention both variety and town, such as "Amigne de Vétroz" or "Fendant de Sion". This commune-based labelling convention is a reasonably widespread Swiss quirk as most appellations in the country follow broad, cantonal boundaries yet allow the name of the commune (sometimes even cadastral names and "lieu-dits") on the label.

The top white wines of Winery Leukersonne

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Leukersonne

How Winery Leukersonne wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of pork roll with mustard, baked salmon with tomato or light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Leukersonne

On the nose the white wine of Winery Leukersonne. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or earth. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Leukersonne. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Leukersonne

  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.86/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Leukersonne.

  • Chasselas
  • Johannisberg
  • Chardonnay
  • Petite Arvine
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Riesling

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.

The top sweet wines of Winery Leukersonne

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Leukersonne

How Winery Leukersonne wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tanjia, veal head with vinaigrette or stuffed rabbit in the oven.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Leukersonne

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Leukersonne. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or dried fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of Winery Leukersonne. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Leukersonne

  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Leukersonne.

  • Blauburgunder
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Gamay
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot

The word of the wine: Pinot meunier

Cultivated in the 19th century in all the northern vineyards, this black grape variety has largely regressed since. Very present in the Marne valley, it constitutes a third of the vineyards in Champagne, alongside pinot noir and chardonnay with which it is often blended. It brings roundness and red and yellow fruit aromas to champagnes. Pinot meunier is also the dominant grape variety in red and rosé wines in the Orleans AOC and the rare Touraine-Noble-Joué, a grey wine. Syn.: meunier.

The top pink wines of Winery Leukersonne

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Leukersonne

How Winery Leukersonne wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Leukersonne

  • 0With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Leukersonne.

  • Blauburgunder

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.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Leukersonne

Planning a wine route in the of Valais? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Leukersonne.

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.