Switzerland — wine

Lavaux

Terraced vineyards above Lake Geneva since the 11th century; UNESCO World Heritage Site. Chasselas reaches its pinnacle here — mineral, precise, and terroir-expressive across 14 communal appellations from Lutry to Chexbres. Cool lake-moderated climate on steep south-facing slopes.

Year Rating Notes
2023 Warm, dry summer with precise harvest timing; textbook Chasselas with vivid lake minerality
2022 Near-perfect season; extended ripening produced concentrated yet elegant Chasselas of rare depth
2021 Spring frosts reduced yields; surviving fruit showed fine acidity and typical freshness
2020 Hot summer with good diurnal range; ripe, approachable style with solid structure
2019 Historic warm vintage; Chasselas achieved exceptional concentration rarely seen in the appellation