La Côte stretches along the north shore of Lake Geneva between Lausanne and Geneva, the gentler counterpart to Lavaux's steep terraces. Centred on Morges, Rolle and Nyon, it is Vaud's largest wine district, planted above all to Chasselas along with Gamay, Pinot Noir and Gamaret.
Rolling vineyards, lakeside villages and easy access from Lausanne or Geneva make it a relaxed day of tasting — and a natural detour for anyone exploring the Lavaux terraces just to the east.
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Les Frères Dutruy
Named Swiss Cellar of the Year in 2017, Les Frères Dutruy is one of La Côte’s most welcoming stops — a fourth-generation, certified-organic estate with a tasting cellar in the middle of Founex, an easy ...
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Best time to visit La Côte
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The shoulder months either side of summer — and the Sep–Oct harvest — are ideal: active cellars, good weather, thinner crowds. High summer is busiest.
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