Leytron

Leytron is a sub-region in Valais, Switzerland.

Growers build the wines around Humagne Rouge, filling out the blend with Chasselas/Fendant, Petite Arvine, Cornalin and Syrah, plus one more.

The ground underneath is alluvial.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated, riverside and slopes.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and refreshing, floral notes, light and fruity and perfect for warmer weather.

Labels here fall under the Grand Cru.

Names to look for on a shelf: Cave Defayes et Crettenand and Cave des Amandiers.

At the table these bottles work with rich meats, grilled fish, spicy dishes and vegetable-based dishes.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

In the glass.

White: Crisp and refreshing, Floral notes.

Rosé: Light and fruity, Perfect for warmer weather.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Grand Cru

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Cave Defayes et Crettenand Leytron Corail Rose, Valais, Switzerland
• Cave Defayes et Crettenand Leytron Cornalin, Valais, Switzerland
• Cave Defayes et Crettenand Leytron Duos Assemblage Rouge, Valais, Switzerland
• Cave Defayes et Crettenand Leytron Humagne Blanc, Valais, Switzerland
• Cave Defayes et Crettenand Leytron Humagne Rouge, Valais, Switzerland
• Cave Defayes et Crettenand Leytron Muscat, Valais, Switzerland
• Cave Defayes et Crettenand Leytron Petite Arvine, Valais, Switzerland
• Cave Defayes et Crettenand Leytron Riesling, Valais, Switzerland

At the table.

• Rich meats
• Grilled fish
• Spicy dishes
• Vegetable-based dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Leytron: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Switzerland, or the wider Valais guide.