Cave St-Pierre in Chamoson Is the 2020 Winery of the Year
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Press release Zürich/Sierre, October 29, 2020 Grand Prix du Vin Suisse: Cave St-Pierre in Chamoson is the 2020 winery of the year 3071 wines – the third highest number ever – were submitted for the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse (GPVS) 2020 edition that was so adversely affected by the Covid-19 crisis. In a competition characterised by very high quality levels, Cave St-Pierre in Chamoson (VS) took away the coveted title of ‘2020 winery of the year’. Nadia and Diego Mathier in Salgesch, record winners at the GPVS competition over the years, have also once again made waves with wins in three of the 13 categories. A turbulent, even dramatic year enjoyed a positive highlight with the awards ceremony for the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse 2020. The coronavirus crisis has had a major adverse impact the Swiss wine industry. Against this backdrop, the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse has become even more important, as it is the biggest platform for ensuring that local wines have a clear reputation for quality in a highly competitive market. Winemakers clearly agree, as evidenced by the 3071 wines (from 513 producers) submitted for this year’s competition, more than the average. The title of ‘2020 winery of the year’ was awarded to Cave St-Pierre in Chamoson in Valais. Only wineries that had submitted at least five wines across three categories were eligible for this prize. The title is awarded to the winery offering the best ratio of submitted to award-winning wines (gold and silver), the most wines nominated, and the most podium-placed wines (first, second or third place). Once again this year, Switzerland’s biggest wine competition was held in two stages. Following a delay of nearly two months as a result of Covid-19, in mid-August 2020 a tasting was held in Sierre with around 160 wine experts tasting the 3071 wines over the course of a week, awarding not only a total of 947 gold and silver medals, but also selecting the six top wines to go through to the final round in each of the 13 categories. These 78 final wines were then assessed again by an international judging panel at the beginning of September 2020. This involved selecting the top three wines in each category, as well as the winners of the various special prizes, including ‘Vinissimo Blanc’ (Cave Gilbert Devayes in Leytron for their Petite Arvine 2019), ‘Vinissimo Rouge’ (Adrian & Diegon Mathier Nouveau Salquenen in Salgesch for their Syrah Diego Mathier 2017), the ‘Prix Bio’ (Sélection Comby in Chamoson for their Johannisberg de Chamoson 2018) and the ‘Prix Découverte Elisabeth Pasquier’ for the best newcomer to the competition (Vouilloz Vins SA in Varen). The total of 39 podium places at this year’s GPVS went to nine cantons across all parts of the country. Valais, the largest winemaking canton in Switzerland, managed to secure an impressive 23 podium places, with Vaud making it to the podium six times. Winemakers from the cantons of Neuenburg, Zurich and Baselland made it onto the podium steps twice each. Special prizes The following special prizes were handed out at the awards ceremony: Swiss Winery of the Year Cave St-Pierre, Chamoson (VS) Prix VINISSIMO « Coup de cœur » Weiss Petite Arvine 2019, AOC Valais Cave Gilbert Devayes – 1912 Leytron (VS) Prix VINISSIMO « Coup de cœur » Rot Syrah Diego Mathier 2017, AOC Valais Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen–3970 Salgesch (VS) Prix Bio Johannisberg de Chamoson 2018, AOC Valais Sélection Comby – 1955 Chamoson (VS) Prix Découverte Elisabeth Pasquier Pinot Noir Barrique 2018, AOC Valais Weine Vouilloz Vins SA – 3953 Varen (VS) GPVS 2020_Pressrelease_Winners_29.10.2020_ENG 1 Results and photos The ranking of the 14th Grand Prix du Vin Suisse will be published on the following websites: www.grandprixduvinsuisse.ch and www.vinea.ch/gpvs The photos of the 2020 winners are available on www.grandprixduvinsuisse.ch ready for download. All results of the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse 2020, detailed portraits of the winegrowers and winning wines are available in the November issue (December issue for French-speaking Switzerland) of VINUM - Europe's wine magazine. Details at www.vinum.eu/abo For further information: Emeline Zufferey, Technische Direktion Thomas Vaterlaus, Chefredakteur Association VINEA VINUM – Magazin für Weinkultur + 41 27 456 31 44 + 41 44 268 52 40 [email protected] [email protected] The organisers VINEA and VINUM would like to thank all sponsors and supporters of the GPVS for the trust they have placed in us. It cannot be taken for granted that all these companies and institutions have pledged their support to the GPVS despite all the difficulties caused by the pandemic. This attitude shows true and honest affection for Swiss wines and its makers, the promotion of national products and support of Swiss wine culture. Thank you. Main-sponsors: Category sponsors: Palmarès 2020 DIE SPEZIALPREISE / LES PRIX SPÉCIAUX Weingut des Jahres 2020 Cave St-Pierre, Chamoson (VS) Cave Suisse de l’Année 2020 Prix VINISSIMO « Coup de cœur » Weiss Petite Arvine 2019, AOC Valais Cave Gilbert Devayes – 1912 Leytron (VS) Prix VINISSIMO « Coup de cœur » Rot Syrah Diego Mathier 2017, AOC Valais Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen–3970 Salgesch (VS) Prix Bio Johannisberg de Chamoson 2018, AOC Valais Sélection Comby – 1955 Chamoson (VS) Prix Découverte Elisabeth Pasquier Pinot Noir Barrique 2018, AOC Valais Weine Vouilloz Vins SA – 3953 Varen (VS) GPVS 2020_Pressrelease_Winners_29.10.2020_ENG 2 CHASSELAS 1. Platz / 1er rang Bouton d’Or 2019, AOC Lavaux Union Vinicole Cully – 1096 Cully (VD) 2. Platz / 2ième rang Domaine de Sarraux-Dessous 2019, AOC La Côte Bolle et Cie SA – 1110 Morges (VD) 3. Platz / 3ième rang Fendant les coteaux de Sierre 2019, AOC Valais Cave des Champs – 3972 Miège (VS) Nominiert / nominés Les Fosses 2019, AOC Lavaux Francey Vins – 1071 Chexbres (VD) Le Long bec Aigle 2019, AOC Chablais Cave de Champ de Clos – 1071 Chexbres (VD) Château la Bâtie 1er Grand Cru Vinzel 2018, AOC La Côte Cave de la Côte- 1131 Tolochenaz (VD) RIESLING-SILVANER/ MÜLLER-THURGAU 1. Platz / 1er rang Riesling-Silvaner 2019, AOC Schaffhausen Aagne Familie Gysel – 8215 Hallau (SH) 2. Platz / 2ième rang Riesling-Silvaner 2019, AOC Graubünden Weinbau Jenny Luzi – 7307 Jenins (GR) 3. Platz / 3ième rang Strickhof Riesling-Sylvaner 2019, AOC Zürich Strickhof Trotte – 8408 Winterthur (ZH) Nominiert / nominés Spiezer Einisch Anders 2019, AOC Thunersee Spiezer Alpine Weinkultur – 3700 Spiez (BE) Goldgrüebli Müller-Thurgau 2019, AOC Thurgau Haag Weine – 8536 Hüttwilen (TG) Riesling x Madeleine Royale Sélection 2019, AOC Zürichsee Lüthi Weinbau – 8708 Männedorf (ZH) AUTRES CÉPAGES BLANCS PURS / ANDERE SORTENREINE WEISSWEINE 1. Platz / 1er rang Petite Arvine 2019, AOC Valais Cave Gilbert Devayes – 1912 Leytron (VS) 2. Platz / 2ième rang Petite Arvine « Fernand Cina » 2019, AOC Valais Fernand Cina SA – 3970 Salgesch (VS) 3. Platz / 3ième rang Humagne Blanc Grandmaître 2018, AOC Valais Gregor Kuonen, Caveau de Salquenen – 3970 Salgesch (VS) Nominiert / nominés Viognier 2019, AOC Lavaux Cave l’Abbatiale – 1530 Payerne (VD) Petite Arvine Soleil d’Or 2019, AOC Valais Imesch Vins – 1920 Martigny (VS) Johannisberg de Chamoson 2018, AOC Valais Sélection Comby – 1955 Chamoson (VS) ASSEMBLAGES BLANCS – WEISSE ASSEMBLAGEN 1. Platz / 1er rang Weinbau Mariazell J Muscat Sec 2019, AOC Luzern Weinbau Mariazell – 6210 Sursee (LU) 2. Platz / 2ième rang Cuvée d’Or Blanche 2019, Vin de Pays Suisse Siebe Dupf Kellerei AG – 4410 Liestal (BL) 3. Platz / 3ième rang Nuance 2018, AOC Valais Daniel Magliocco & Fils – 1955 St Pierre de Clages (VS) GPVS 2020_Pressrelease_Winners_29.10.2020_ENG 3 Nominiert / nominés Cuvée 1858 Blanc 2017, AOC Valais Bonvin 1858, Les Domaines – 1950 Sion (VS) Cuvée blanche Mme Rosmarie Mathier 2018, AOC Valais Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen–3970 Salgesch (VS) Stria Bianca 2019, DOC Ticino Fratelli Corti SA – 6828 Balerna (TI) VINS ROSÉS ET BLANCS DE NOIRS – ROSÉ UND FEDERWEISSE 1. Platz / 1er rang Dominelle – Œil de Perdrix 2019, AOC La Côte Cave des Rossillonnes – 1184 Vinzel (VD) 2. Platz / 2ième rang La Vie en Rose 2019, AOC Zürichsee Weinbau Wetli – 8708 Männedorf (ZH) 3. Platz / 3ième rang Rosé Roseline 2019, AOC Valais Les Fils Maye SA – 1908 Riddes (VS) Nominiert / nominés Roussard Rosé de Gamay 2019, AOC La Côte Cave de la Côte – 1131 Tolochenaz (VD) Sinfonia in bianco Barrique 2018, DOC Ticino Chiericati SA Vini – 6501 Bellinzona (TI) Federweiss 2019, AOC Zürich Weingut Pircher – 8193 Eglisau (ZH) PINOT NOIR 1. Platz / 1er rang Les Landions 2018, AOC Neuchâtel Domaine des Landions – 2013 Colombier (NE) 2. Platz / 2ième rang Pinot Noir Barrique 2018, AOC Valais Weine Vouilloz Vins SA – 3953 Varen (VS) 3. Platz / 3ième rang Hohle Gasse Pinot Noir Muttenz 2018, AOC Basel-Landschaft Weingut Jauslin – 4132 Muttenz (BL) Nominiert / nominés Saint-Saphorin 2018, AOC Lavaux Les Frères Dubois – 1096 Cully (VD) Spätlese Nure 2018, AOC Aargau Baumgartner Weinbau – 5306 Tegerfelden (AG) Pinot Noir Réserve 2018, AOC Zürich Bachmann Weinbau AG – 8712 Stäfa (ZH) GAMAY 1. Platz / 1er rang Gamay 2019, AOC Valais Cave du Paradou SA – 1973 Nax (VS) 2. Platz / 2ième rang Gamay Luins 2019, AOC La Côte Domaine des Combes – 1268 Begnins (VD) 3. Platz / 3ième rang Gamay – Promesse de Convivialité 2019, AOC Valais Cave des Promesses Sarl – 1964 Conthey (VS) Nominiert / nominés Gamay 2018, AOC La Côte Domaine des Sieurs – 1184 Luins (VD) Gamay Vieille Vigne Fully 2019, AOC Valais Cave des Amis – 1926 Fully (VS) Gamay 2018, AOC Valais Cave Dubuis et Rudaz – 1950 Sion (VS) GPVS 2020_Pressrelease_Winners_29.10.2020_ENG 4 MERLOT 1. Platz / 1er rang Merlot Les Ormoz 2019, AOC Valais Domaine Mathieu – 3966 Chalais (VS) 2. Platz / 2ième rang Merlot 2018, AOC Valais Cave Saint Philippe – 3970 Salgesch (VS) 3. Platz / 3ième rang Merlot 2017, AOC Chablais Les Celliers du Chablais SA – 1860 Aigle (VD) Nominiert / nominés Le Bernardin Collection Bernard Ravet 2017, AOC La Côte Cave de la Côte – 1131 Tolochenaz (VD) Ma mère m’a dit 2018, AOC La Côte Cave de la Rose d’Or – 1184 Luins (VD) Merlot Nadia Mathier 2017, AOC Valais Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen–3970 Salgesch (VS) GAMARET, GARANOIR OU MARA PURS 1.