AOC · Red & white
Where is Neuchâtel wine from?
Neuchâtel is a white wine, also made in red, from Auvernier, in Three Lakes, Switzerland. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Chasselas and Pinot Noir.
Neuchâtel at a glance
| Classification | AOC |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Neuchâtel AOC |
| Style | Red wine, White wine |
| Grapes | Chasselas, Pinot Noir |
| Village or town | Auvernier |
| Region | Three Lakes |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 46.9833, 6.8833 |
Neuchâtel
Auvernier, Three Lakes, Switzerland
AOC
Home of the pale Œil-de-Perdrix rosé
- Appellation
- Neuchâtel AOC
- Grapes
- Chasselas, Pinot Noir
Neuchâtel's vineyards run along the north shore of Lake Neuchâtel at the foot of the Jura, on limestone soils. Chasselas is the main white grape and Pinot Noir the main red. Pinot Noir is also made into the pale rosé called Œil-de-Perdrix, a style that comes from Neuchâtel.
Producers to know
- Caves du Château d'Auvernier
- Domaine de Montmollin
Neuchâtel: questions and answers
Where is Neuchâtel wine from?
Neuchâtel is a white wine, also made in red, from Auvernier, in Three Lakes, Switzerland. It is an AOC wine made mainly from Chasselas and Pinot Noir.
Which country is Neuchâtel from?
Neuchâtel is from Switzerland, in the Three Lakes wine region.
What grape is Neuchâtel made from?
Neuchâtel is made mainly from Chasselas and Pinot Noir.
Is Neuchâtel a red or a white wine?
Both. Neuchâtel is made as a red and as a white wine; the white is the main style.
Who are the best producers of Neuchâtel?
Producers to know include Caves du Château d'Auvernier and Domaine de Montmollin.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.