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Neuchâtel: between German-speaking Switzerland and Burgundy
Neuchâtel is part of the 3 lakes region and covers 606 ha, or two thirds of this region, limited to the north by Lake Bienne and to the south by the canton of Vaud .
The winegrowers of Neuchâtel do not make much noise but are, despite everything, omnipresent. They have long produced quality wines and are recognized for their specialties made from classic grape varieties.
The Neuchâtel vineyard extends from Vaumarcus to Landeron via Auvernier and Neuchâtel. The climate is mild, some would even say Mediterranean. The main climatic calamity is the north wind which can blow for days on end and thus delay the maturity of the grapes. At the foot of the Jura plateau are a diversity of limestone sandstone soils and glacial alluvium.
These soil varieties give many nuances to the wines, which makes the Neuchâtel region so interesting.
In Hauterive for example, the vines grow directly on the bedrock made up of the Pierre Jaune de Neuchâtel limestones (dating from the Cretaceous) which were used at the time for the construction of buildings in Neuchâtel.
A palette of traditional grape varieties
Neuchâtel winegrowers remain faithful to the traditional Pinot Noir and Chasselas . Whether sparkling wines, “Unfiltered”, “Neuchâtel white or red”, or “ Œil de Perdrix ” , they are made almost exclusively from these two grape varieties. Pinot Noir covers more than half of the vineyard. Locally we also find Gamaret , Garanoir, or Divico (a new grape variety resistant to fungal diseases). In white, the people of Neuchâtel show a little more daring, so in addition to Chasselas, they grow Chardonnay , Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris or Riesling-Silvaner.
The people of Neuchâtel have created two specialties: “Œil-de-Perdrix” and “Unfiltered
Specialties known throughout Switzerland
“Perdrix Eye”, which takes its name from the color of a partridge’s eye, was first described in 1861. In the past, Pinot Noir grapes were kept overnight before being harvested. be in a hurry. The must that came out was no longer white but slightly tinted. This neglect gave birth to a very popular specialty. Since the Neuchâtel winegrowers have not protected this appellation, other regions of Switzerland can also use it as long as the wine is rosé and made from pure Pinot Noir. Which is known under the name "New" in Beaujolais becomes the “Non Filtré” in Neuchâtel, the first Swiss wine to arrive on the market, it is put on sale on the 3rd Wednesday of January following the harvest. The “Unfiltered” always comes from Chasselas, slightly cloudy because it is unfiltered. It appeals to both young and old, connoisseurs and beginners alike, and it is increasingly appreciated in German-speaking Switzerland.
Rosé wine
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Neuchâtel AOC
Œil-de-Perdrix Château d'Auvernier
Regular price
From CHF 10.80
(35cl)
Regular price
Sale price
From CHF 10.80 (35cl)
(35cl)
Rosé wine
|
Neuchâtel AOC
Œil-de-Perdrix Château d'Auvernier
Regular price
From CHF 10.80
(35cl)
Regular price
Sale price
From CHF 10.80 (35cl)
(35cl)
