What grape varieties are grown in Neuchâtel?

Neuchâtel whites split the difference between Chasselas's mineral snap and Chardonnay's weight, while its reds—mostly Pinot Noir—trade ripeness for silky tannin and pale garnet color.

CheyresBielerseeVully

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Region DNA

The character of Neuchâtel

Based on 310 wines with structural data

Style profile

Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Neuchâtel

Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite

80–89 Great

70–79 Good

<70 Other

Based on 74 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitTree fruitOakCitrus fruitEarth

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Swiss Pinot Noir

264

Swiss Chasselas

193

Swiss Chardonnay

Swiss Pinot Gris White

Swiss Sauvignon Blanc White

Swiss Merlot

Swiss Gamay Red

Swiss Syrah

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Pinot Noir435Chasselas214Chardonnay138Pinot Gris99Gamaret71Sauvignon Blanc48Garanoir47Merlot36Gewürztraminer29Riesling27

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 Neuchâtel

Domaine des Coccinelles

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About Neuchâtel

Neuchâtel is a wine region in Switzerland, home to 129 producers tracked on Femente, 7 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Pinot Noir, Chasselas, and Chardonnay, producing Swiss Pinot Noir and Swiss Chasselas wines with notes of Red fruit, Tree fruit, and Oak. It takes in Cheyres, Bielersee, and Vully.

Neuchâtel — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Neuchâtel?: The most planted varieties in Neuchâtel are Pinot Noir, Chasselas, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Neuchâtel known for?: Neuchâtel is known for Swiss Pinot Noir, Swiss Chasselas, and Swiss Chardonnay wines and flavors of Red fruit, Tree fruit, and Oak.
How many wineries are in Neuchâtel?: Femente tracks 129 producers in Neuchâtel, of which 7 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Neuchâtel?: Neuchâtel is a wine region in Switzerland, taking in Cheyres, Bielersee, and Vully.

Neuchâtel

Name: Neuchâtel
Address: Switzerland

Neuchâtel whites split the difference between Chasselas's mineral snap and Chardonnay's weight, while its reds—mostly Pinot Noir—trade ripeness for silky tannin and pale garnet color. The lakeside location keeps acidity high across both.

Outstanding houses in Neuchâtel.

Domaine de Montmollin

Château d'Auvernier

La Maison Carrée

Bouvet-Jabloir

Domaine des Landions

Domaine de Soleure

Cave et Domaine du Petit Château

Le Petit Château

Gérard Javet & Javet

Weingut Schlössli

The character of Neuchâtel

Style profile

FEM score distribution

Flavor territory

Style breakdown

Top grape varieties

Most representative winery

Neuchâtel — good to know

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Producers in Neuchâtel

Restaurants in Neuchâtel