Outstanding houses in Cotes de l'Orbe.
The steep slate slopes above the Orbe river coax Pinot Noir into lean, mineral frames—wines that taste of stone and red currant rather than ripeness, demanding cool-climate patience from drinkers accustomed to rounder styles.
Region DNA
The character of Cotes de l'Orbe
Based on 26 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 4 rated wineries in this region
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Cotes de l'Orbe
Yann Morel
VisitCotes de l'Orbe is a wine region in Switzerland, home to 15 producers tracked on Femente. Its vineyards are led by Gamay, Garanoir, and Pinot Noir, producing Swiss Gamay Red and Swiss Pinot Noir wines.
Cotes de l'Orbe — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Cotes de l'Orbe?
- The most planted varieties in Cotes de l'Orbe are Gamay, Garanoir, Pinot Noir, and Gamaret, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Cotes de l'Orbe known for?
- Cotes de l'Orbe is known for Swiss Gamay Red, Swiss Pinot Noir, and Swiss Chasselas wines.
- How many wineries are in Cotes de l'Orbe?
- Femente tracks 15 producers in Cotes de l'Orbe.
- Where is Cotes de l'Orbe?
- Cotes de l'Orbe is a wine region in Switzerland.
Cotes de l'Orbe
The steep slate slopes above the Orbe river coax Pinot Noir into lean, mineral frames—wines that taste of stone and red currant rather than ripeness, demanding cool-climate patience from drinkers accustomed to rounder styles.
Producers in Cotes de l'Orbe
- Domaine du Clos des Grillières — undiscovered
- Cave des 13 Coteaux — honest
- Domaine de la Maison Rose — undiscovered
- Cave de Marterey - Famille Y. Martin — undiscovered
- Yann Morel — undiscovered
- Domaine de l'Orme — undiscovered
- Domaine du Manoir — undiscovered
- Cave des Contremones — undiscovered
- Château d'Eclépens — honest
Restaurants in Cotes de l'Orbe
Restaurants in Cotes de l'Orbe