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09 Nov

The 99 chasselas to drink before you die

Chasselas is a great variety. Yet must it be said loud and clear to let it be known. A difficult step for Swiss winemakers who struggle to put themselves forward. The challenge is even more difficult due to the fact that the grapes are more typical from the French-speaking wine region and face a significant image deficit. Frequently uprooted, it is too often confined to the ungrateful role of “quaffer” with fondue and raclette as only gastronomic opportunities.

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09 Nov

Christian Vessaz, takes good care of the « Cru de l’Hôpital (Hospital) »

The Estate of the « Cru de l’Hôpital (Hospital) » is the property of the bourgeoisie of the nearby city of Murten (a very pretty medieval town worth visiting). The winemaker, Christian Vessaz, trained as oenologist in the Changins school of viticulture in western Switzerland. He is the technical director since he took office in 2002 after his graduation. Today, the “Cru de l’Hôpital” is the region’s leader for its wine quality, and not just for Vully but for the entire three lakes region (Murten, Neuchâtel and Biel) .

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01 Oct

Swiss Wine - SWITZERLAND

A tour in the Swiss vineyards (video)

End of 2013, Photographer and Film Director Patricia von Ah was contracted by Swiss Wine Promotion to create 6 documentaries of 6-7 minutes, in order to present the different Swiss wine regions. From North to South, from East to West, Patricia von Ah brings us on the discovery of Helvetic wines.

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