Saint-Saphorin

Saint-Saphorin is a sub-region of Lavaux, Switzerland.

The signature grape is Chasselas, backed by Pinot Noir and Gamay.

Vines root into clay and limestone.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as lakeside, slopes and south-facing.

White wine and red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows blended for complexity.

Pour them alongside seafood, poultry, light cheeses and pasta with white sauce.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

In the glass.

Red: Blended for complexity.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Alexandre Chappuis et Fils Saint-Saphorin En Lavaux, Vaud, Switzerland
• Alexandre Chappuis et Fils Saint-Saphorin Gamaret, Vaud, Switzerland
• Bujard Saint-Saphorin Tournefort, Vaud, Switzerland
• Chateau de Glerolles Planete de Saint-Saphorin Grand Cru, Vaud, Switzerland
• Chateau de Glerolles Saint-Saphorin Grand Cru Reserve Noire, Vaud, Switzerland
• Chateau de Glerolles Saint-Saphorin La Reserve Blanche, Vaud, Switzerland
• Christelle Conne - Cave Champ de Clos Saint-Saphorin Pinot Noir, Vaud, Switzerland
• Domaine Bovy Clos Blassinges Grand Cru, Saint-Saphorin, Switzerland

At the table.

• Seafood
• Poultry
• Light cheeses
• Pasta with white sauce

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 8 to 10°C.
• Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Saint-Saphorin: common questions

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