Proud of its appellations, its millennial history, its centuries-old traditions and its spectacular panoramic views, the canton of Vaud has six sub-regions and eight AOCs. Spread over more than 3,782 hectares, this region strongly influenced by the proximity of lakes is full of oenological, historical and cultural jewels.
The only Swiss wine region to cultivate a majority of white grape varieties, canton Vaud reveres its emblematic grape variety: however, in this region that is very attached to the notion of terroir, Chasselas is not mentioned, but rather place names, such as Yvorne, Féchy, Dézaley, or one of the nearly 150 production sites listed.
Vaud is distinguished above all by fresh and fruity white wines from the Chasselas grape whose delicacy, with numerous aromas, reflects the great diversity of soils. Red wines, made from Gamay and Pinot Noir grapes, represent around one-quarter of production.
Switzerland is a country with a wealth of ancestral know-how passed down from generation to generation; discover our talented winemakers.
Swiss vineyards displays a unique variety in the world: an alpine landscape, a different climate depending on the region, and unique grape varieties.
Swiss vineyards cover 14,696 hectares, with more than 2,500 winemakers in six regions: Valais, Vaud, German-speaking Switzerland, Geneva, Ticino and the Three Lakes.
Switzerland's particular landscape and its vineyards inspire viticulture on a human scale, where the winemaker's skills remain the essential tool to bring grapes to maturity.
Vaud
The home of Chasselas
Distribution of grape varieties
These graphs present some key figures for the wines of the canton Vaud
Red surface VD
(1307 HA)
White surface VD
(2475 HA)
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B
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Pinot Noir, 472 HA
Gamay, 324 HA
Chasselas, 270 HA
Gamaret, 151 HA
Garanoir, 128 HA
Others, 2437 HA
Sub-regions
Canton Vaud has 7 AOC and 3 AOC Grand Cru.
Events in the region
All events taking place in the canton of Vaud
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