The terraced vineyards of Lavaux, a treasure of the Swiss winegrowing industry included in the UNESCO world heritage list, and those of La Côte make essential visits in a region dedicated to winegrowing. Represented below by its different domains, it is typified not only by the quality of its grape varieties but also by its hospitality. A visit is an unforgettable approach to the local people, culture and expertise around an old wooden grape press. Tasting the finest vintages in the cool air of an old cellar or on a sunny terrace is one of the best ways of experiencing the character of this locality. On the way, wine-tasting cellars, typical inns and restaurants with signs recalling Bacchus welcome individuals and groups for magic moments. True connoisseurs will never tire of their visits. The Lausanne cellars are veritable embassies of excellence, taste and enjoyment of life.

Wine cellars suggestions

Wine bars and Vinotheques

Le Nomade A fine series of open wines representing Switzerland and the world, the latest dishes, choice of 15 open wines, a terrace in the heart of the Flon Square and design deco make this establishment a highlight of the city’s most trendy district. No smoking restaurant with smoker’s lounge.

Le Verre à Pied In surroundings that simply invite exploration, some 250 delectable wines selected from about sixty Swiss wineries are available for off sales or to be sampled on the premises. To ensure diversity and fairness, each week a different winemaker is promoted and their wines served directly by the glass.

Bacchus Vinobar Situated in the centre of the village of Rivaz, the Vinobar represents an important new asset for Lavaux viticultural and vinicultural tourism. Above all, it provides an opportunity for the many walkers taking advantage of the viticultural paths to taste some of the various wines produced in the region while enjoying Vaud specialities.

Midi 20 Offering a decidedly warm and contemporary setting, this bar allows you to sample wines from all around the world. Midi 20 concentrates on the essential pleasure of savouring a carefully selected wine in a relaxed environment. It serves 150 or so wines, also available for off sales by the bottle or in larger volumes. Midi 20 hedges its bets, which makes it a great attraction for wine lovers.

Lavaux Vinorama Wines from all the regional appellations of Lavaux are reunited under a one and only roof in Rivaz. The architectural concept of the building is original as well as respectful of the environment, and is perfectly integrated among its rehabilitated natural site, just next to a magnificent cascade. Inside, a warm greeting in a room that presents nearby 200 “crus” of the vineyard, from which, each week, are selected 8 to be tasted at the bar. Further on the “Tasting space” allows a self discovery of wines of your choice, through a modern and automatic style.

Le Cellier de St-François Housing treasures patiently assembled in cellars dug out from the very heart of the hill, the Cellier de St-François is known and famed far and wide. It is a vital rendezvous for lovers of exceptional pleasures: magnificent vintages of the great wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy, discovery of the Côtes du Rhône and the South West.

Wine Universe Lausanne Wine Universe Lausanne offers a large selection of more than 1000 Swiss and foreign wines as well as a wide range of famous spirituous in a fine atmosphere. In addition to the shop, Wine Universe Lausanne is also a wine bar where you can taste Grands Crus and local tapas.

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