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Leukersonne Winery in Susten awarded 'Winery of the Year 2023' at Grand Prix du Vin Suisse
On October 6, 2023, the 17th edition of the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse took place at Kursaal Bern, bringing together over 560 representatives from the Swiss wine scene, politicians, press members, and wine enthusiasts to celebrate the pinnacle of the entire wine industry. The prestigious title of 'Swiss Winery of the Year' was once again awarded to Leukersonne Winery in Susten, Valais.
This year's edition of the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse was inspired by the excellent 2022 vintage, leading to nearly 400 more wines being submitted than the previous year to the most important competition for Swiss wines. Leukersonne Winery, led by Damian and Fabienne Seewer as well as Jörg and Karin Seewer, was recognized for their outstanding achievements.
Valais dominated the competition, securing 8 out of the total 15 categories. Besides Valais, other regions including the German-speaking Switzerland, Neuchâtel, Vaud, Geneva, Schaffhausen, and Ticino also impressed with their wines.
Chardonnay and single-varietal white wines remained strong categories, while Chasselas gained significance and now stands as the second most important category. Rosés and Blancs de Noirs are also gaining in importance.
The Grand Prix du Vin Suisse reflects the diversity of Swiss winemaking, with cantons with the largest vineyard areas contributing the largest quantities of submitted wines. The event provided guests the opportunity to taste the finest Swiss wines and enjoy a festive menu in the company of winemakers.
Winners 2023
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Winery of the year 2023 | Kellerei Leukersonne, Susten (VS) |
Award Vinissimo « Coup de cœur » Weiss | von Salis Maienfelder Chardonnay 2021 AOC Graubünden |
Award Vinissimo « Coup de cœur » Rot | Gamaret de Saillon 2022 AOC Valais, Fabrice Carron, Fully (VS) |
Award Vin Bio | Wale-Port Likörwein 2015 AOC St.Gallen Casa Nova Wein Pur AG, Walenstadt (SG) |
Award Scoperta | Gamaret de Saillon 2022 AOC Valais, Fabrice Carron, Fully (VS) |
Award Newcomer | WeinWerk Wienacht AG, Wienacht-Tobel (AR) |
Award Lifestyle Wine | Colline de Daval, Sierre (VS) |
Chasselas
Gold | Chardonne les Berneyses 2022 AOC Lavaux Jean-François Neyroud-Fonjallaz, Chardonne (VD) |
Silver | Fendant de Martigny 2022, AOC Valais Cave La Cinquième Saison SA, Martigny (VS) |
Bronze | La Ruisselière 2022, AOC Lavaux Alexandre Duboux, Epesses (VD) |
Müller-Thurgau / Riesling-Sylvaner
Gold | Siblingen Riesling-Sylvaner 2022 AOC Schaffhausen GVS Schachenmann AG, Schaffhausen (SH) |
Silver | Riesling-Sylvaner 2022, AOC Zürichsee Schwarzenbach Weinbau, Meilen (ZH) |
Bronze | Riesling-Sylvaner Préstige 2022 AOC St. Gallen WeinWerk Wienacht AG, Wienacht-Tobel (AR) |
Chardonnay
Gold | von Salis Maienfelder Chardonnay 2021 AOC Graubünden, von Salis AG, Landquart (GR) |
Silver | Chardonnay Terra ANcestra 2022 AOC Neuchâtel, Cave des Coteaux, Areuse (NE) |
Bronze | Chardonnay Le Loclat Grands Terroirs 2020 AOC Neuchâtel Domaine Bouvet-Jabloir, Auvernier (NE) |
Other white wines
Gold | Petite Arvine Domaine de Châteauneuf 2021 AOC Valais, Cave de l'Etat du Valais, Leytron (VS) |
Silver | Païen 2022, AOC Valais Cave du Paradou SA, Nax (VS) |
Bronze | La Rodeline Humage Blanche 2022, AOC Valais Domaine la Rodeline SA, Fully (VS) |
White assemblies
Gold | Ambassadeur des Domaines Diego Mathier 2021 AOC Valais, Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen AG, Salgesch (VS) |
Silver | Ambassadeur des Domaines Diego Mathier 2020 AOC Valais, Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen AG, Salgesch (VS) |
Bronze | Sauvignon d'Or 2022, AOC Zürichsee Weinbau Wetli, Männedorf (ZH) |
Rosé and "blanc de noir"
Gold | Roseline 2022, AOC Valais Maison Maye, Riddes (VS) |
Silver | Oeil-de-Perdrix 2022, AOC Valais Kellerei Leukersonne, Susten (VS) |
Bronze | Les Chaumes 2022, AOC Vaud Cave de La Côte, Tolochenaz (VD) |
Gamay
Gold | Le Damoiseau 2022, AOC Genève Clos de la Donzelle, Dardagny (GE) |
Silver | Gamay Excelsus 2022, AOC Valais Sélection Excelsus, Chamoson (VS) |
Bronze | Domaine de Chantemerle 2022, AOC la Côte Domaine de Chantemerle, Tartegnin (VD) |
Gamaret, Garanoir or Mara Purs
Gold | Gamaret de Saillon 2022, AOC Valais Fabrice Carron, Fully (VS) |
Silver | Gamaret Gourmand 2021, AOC Bonvillars Cave des Viticulteurs de Bonvillars, Bonvillars (VD) |
Bronze | Gamaret de Sierre 2021,AOC Valais Cave Colline de Daval, Sierre (VS) |
Pinot Noir
Gold | Pinot Noir 1879 2020, AOC Neuchâtel Cave des Lauriers - Jungo et Fellmann, Cressier (NE) |
Silver | Pinot Noir Clos de Pachje Lux Vina 2020 AOC Valais Domaines Chevaliers SA, Salgesch (VS) |
Bronze | Grand Cru Féchy Pinot noir 2022 AOC La Côte Domaine de Fischer, Bougy-Villars (VD) |
Merlot
Gold | Ronco 2020, DOC Ticino Azienda Agraria Cantonale di Mezzana, Coldrerio (TI) |
Silver | Merlot 2022, AOC Valais Kellerei Leukersonne, Susten (VS) |
Bronze | Merlot 2020, Vin de Pays Suisse Grillette Domaine de Cressier SA, Cressier (NE) |
Syrah
Gold | Syrah, Les Titans 2020, AOC Valais Provins SA, Sion (VS) |
Silver | Syrah 2020, AOC Chablais Les Celliers du Chablais SA, Aigle (VD) |
Bronze | Syrah 2021, AOC Genève Clos du Château, Satigny (GE) |
Other red wines
Gold | Cornalin 2022, AOC Valais Cave Adamare, Salgesch (VS) |
Silver | Malbec Hallau Réserve 2020 AOC Schaffhausen GVS Schachenmann AG, Schaffhausen (SH) |
Bronze | Humagne Rouge 2022, AOC Valais Caves du Paradis Olivier Roten SA, Sierre (VS) |
Red assemblies
Gold | Hommage 2022, AOC Valais Kellerei Leukersonne, Susten (VS) |
Silver | Cuvée "LOUIS-MARTIN" 2020, AOC Valais Domaine Jean-René Germanier, Vétroz (VS) |
Bronze | Esprit de Genève 2021, AOC Genève Domaine des Curiades, Bernex (GE) |
White, red and rosé wines with residual sugar at 8g/L and above
Gold | Domaine de Tourbillon Sélection Grains Nobles, Les Domaines 2016 AOC Valais Provins SA, Sion (VS) |
Silver | Wale-Port Likörwein 2015, AOC St.Gallen Casa Nova Wein Pur AG, Walenstadt (SG) |
Bronze | Le Nectar 2020, AOC Genève Domaine des Curiades, Bernex (GE) |
Sparkling wines
Gold | Louis Edouard Mauler 2014, AOC Neuchâtel Mauler et Cie SA, Môtiers (NE) |
Silver | Brut du Valais Millésimé Jacques Germanier 2018, AOC Valais Germanier - Cave du Tunnel, Conthey (VS) |
Bronze | DW Petit Rhin brut Zürichsee 2020, AOC Zürichsee, Weingut Diederik, Küsnacht (ZH) |
Best Of "Weinregion"
Deutschschweiz | von Salis Maienfelder Chardonnay, 2021, AOC Graubünden, von Salis AG |
Wallis | Gamaret de Saillon 2022 , AOC Valais, Fabrice Carron, Fully (VS) |
Drei Seen | Louis Edouard Mauler 2014, AOC Neuchâtel, Mauler et Cie SA, Môtiers (NE) |
Genf | Le Damoiseau 2022, AOC Genève, Clos de la Donzelle, Dardagny (GE) |
Waadt | Chardonne les Berneyses 2022, AOC Lavaux Jean-François Neyroud-Fonjallaz, Chardonnay (VD) |
Tessin | Ronco 2020, DOC Ticino, Azienda Agraria Cantonale di Mezzana, Coldrerio (TI) |
Best Of "Bio"
Gold | CourtisaN 2021, AOC Genève, Clos du Château (GE) |
Gold | Gamaret de Sierre 2021, AOC Valais, Cave Colline de Daval (VS) |
Gold | Rosé de Cépages Nobles 2022, AOC Valais, Cave Caloz (VS) |
Gold | Syrah 2021, AOC Genève, Clos du Château (GE) |
Gold | Wale-Port Likörwein 2015, AOC St.Gallen, Casa Nova Wein Pur AG (SG) |
Best Of "PIWI"
Gold | Divona 2022, Vin de Pays Suisse, Cave du Paradou SA |
Gold | Elise 2022, AOC Aargau, Weingut Fürst |
Gold | Solaris 2022, AOC Bielersee, Räblus Weinbau |
Silver | DW Projektskizze No. 1/2020 2020, AOC Zürich, Weingut Diederik |
Silver | Johanniter 2021, AOC La côte, Domaine La Capitaine |
Best Of "Vin Nature"
Gold | La Closerie 2020, AOC Chablais, Garanoir, Schenk Suisse SA c/o Obrist SA |
Silver | Clos du Rocher, AOC Chablais, Syrah, Schenk Suisse SA c/o Obrist SA |
Silver | Tour rouge, AOC Chablais, Garanoir, Schenk Suisse SA c/o Obrist SA |
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