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Mondial des Pinots, Merlot and Chasselas 2026: Swiss wines at the top
Swiss excellence in three international competitions
Within the space of a few days, the results of three of the most important international varietal wine competitions were published. In total, nearly 2,000 wines from numerous countries underwent a blind tasting by international panels of experts. Swiss producers held their own impressively against the international competition and secured numerous top places.
Mondial des Pinots: Swiss Pinot family shines
At the Mondial des Pinots, 875 wines from 15 countries were judged. Switzerland performed particularly well: the title for the best wine in the competition went to the Malvoisie Grain Noble 2024 from Cave Adrien et Maurice Zufferey in Sierre.
A total of six Grand Or, 137 gold and 96 silver medals were awarded. The results impressively highlight the diversity of the Pinot family – from Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc to sparkling and sweet wines.
Mondial du Merlot: Swiss Merlots set the standard
Swiss wines also dominated proceedings at the Mondial du Merlot & Assemblages. The top prize went to the Meganoir 2023 from Les Trois Terres in Morges. The wine not only won a Grand Gold medal but was also named the best blend and the best red wine of the competition.
Further top Swiss results came from Ticino and Valais. Particularly noteworthy: in the long-established Gran Maestro Prize, which recognises consistent excellence across three vintages, the top three places were taken exclusively by producers from Valais.
Chasselas proves its versatility
With 707 wines entered, the 2026 Mondial du Chasselas recorded its highest number of entrants in years. The categories for special vinification methods and older vintages saw particularly strong growth – a sign that Chasselas is capable of much more than just young, light white wines.
A Fendant from Valais achieved the highest overall score in the mature wines category, whilst Saint-Saphorin won the dry white wines category. The rising number of entries also shows that producers’ confidence in this traditional grape variety remains undiminished.
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