On October 6, 2023, the 17th edition of the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse took place at Kursaal Bern, bringing together over 560 representatives from the Swiss wine scene, politicians, press members, and wine enthusiasts to celebrate the pinnacle of the entire wine industry. The prestigious title of 'Swiss Winery of the Year' was once again awarded to Leukersonne Winery in Susten, Valais. This year's edition of the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse was inspired by the excellent 2022 vintage, leading to nearly 400 more wines being submitted than the previous year to the most important competition for Swiss wines. Leukersonne Winery, led by Damian and Fabienne Seewer as well as Jörg and Karin Seewer, was recognized for their outstanding achievements.Valais dominated the competition, securing 8 out of the total 15 categories. Besides Valais, other regions including the German-speaking Switzerland, Neuchâtel, Vaud, Geneva, Schaffhausen, and Ticino also impressed with their wines.Chardonnay and single-varietal white wines remained strong categories, while Chasselas gained significance and now stands as the second most important category. Rosés and Blancs de Noirs are also gaining in importance.The Grand Prix du Vin Suisse reflects the diversity of Swiss winemaking, with cantons with the largest vineyard areas contributing the largest quantities of submitted wines. The event provided guests the opportunity to taste the finest Swiss wines and enjoy a festive menu in the company of winemakers.Winners 2023Special pricesWinery of the year 2023Kellerei Leukersonne, Susten (VS)Award Vinissimo « Coup de cœur » Weissvon Salis Maienfelder Chardonnay 2021AOC GraubündenAward Vinissimo « Coup de cœur » RotGamaret de Saillon 2022AOC Valais, Fabrice Carron, Fully (VS)Award Vin BioWale-Port Likörwein 2015AOC St.GallenCasa Nova Wein Pur AG, Walenstadt (SG)Award ScopertaGamaret de Saillon 2022AOC Valais, Fabrice Carron, Fully (VS)Award NewcomerWeinWerk Wienacht AG, Wienacht-Tobel (AR)Award Lifestyle WineColline de Daval, Sierre (VS)ChasselasGoldChardonne les Berneyses 2022 AOC LavauxJean-François Neyroud-Fonjallaz, Chardonne (VD)SilverFendant de Martigny 2022, AOC Valais CaveLa Cinquième Saison SA, Martigny (VS)BronzeLa Ruisselière 2022, AOC LavauxAlexandre Duboux, Epesses (VD)Müller-Thurgau / Riesling-SylvanerGoldSiblingen Riesling-Sylvaner 2022AOC Schaffhausen GVSSchachenmann AG, Schaffhausen (SH)SilverRiesling-Sylvaner 2022, AOC ZürichseeSchwarzenbach Weinbau, Meilen (ZH)BronzeRiesling-Sylvaner Préstige 2022AOC St. GallenWeinWerk Wienacht AG, Wienacht-Tobel (AR)ChardonnayGoldvon Salis Maienfelder Chardonnay 2021AOC Graubünden, von Salis AG, Landquart (GR)SilverChardonnay Terra ANcestra 2022AOC Neuchâtel, Cave des Coteaux, Areuse (NE)BronzeChardonnay Le Loclat Grands Terroirs 2020AOC NeuchâtelDomaine Bouvet-Jabloir, Auvernier (NE)Other white winesGoldPetite Arvine Domaine de Châteauneuf 2021AOC Valais, Cave de l'Etat du Valais, Leytron (VS)SilverPaïen 2022, AOC ValaisCave du Paradou SA, Nax (VS)BronzeLa Rodeline Humage Blanche 2022, AOC ValaisDomaine la Rodeline SA, Fully (VS)White assembliesGoldAmbassadeur des Domaines Diego Mathier 2021 AOC Valais, Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen AG, Salgesch (VS)SilverAmbassadeur des Domaines Diego Mathier 2020AOC Valais, Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen AG, Salgesch (VS)BronzeSauvignon d'Or 2022, AOC ZürichseeWeinbau Wetli, Männedorf (ZH)Rosé and "blanc de noir"GoldRoseline 2022, AOC ValaisMaison Maye, Riddes (VS)SilverOeil-de-Perdrix 2022, AOC ValaisKellerei Leukersonne, Susten (VS)BronzeLes Chaumes 2022, AOC VaudCave de La Côte, Tolochenaz (VD)GamayGoldLe Damoiseau 2022, AOC GenèveClos de la Donzelle, Dardagny (GE)SilverGamay Excelsus 2022, AOC ValaisSélection Excelsus, Chamoson (VS)BronzeDomaine de Chantemerle 2022, AOC la CôteDomaine de Chantemerle, Tartegnin (VD)Gamaret, Garanoir or Mara PursGoldGamaret de Saillon 2022, AOC Valais FabriceCarron, Fully (VS)SilverGamaret Gourmand 2021, AOC BonvillarsCave des Viticulteurs de Bonvillars, Bonvillars (VD)BronzeGamaret de Sierre 2021,AOC ValaisCave Colline de Daval, Sierre (VS)Pinot NoirGoldPinot Noir 1879 2020, AOC NeuchâtelCave des Lauriers - Jungo et Fellmann,Cressier (NE)SilverPinot Noir Clos de Pachje Lux Vina 2020AOC ValaisDomaines Chevaliers SA, Salgesch (VS)BronzeGrand Cru Féchy Pinot noir 2022AOC La CôteDomaine de Fischer, Bougy-Villars (VD)MerlotGoldRonco 2020, DOC TicinoAzienda Agraria Cantonale di Mezzana,Coldrerio (TI)SilverMerlot 2022, AOC ValaisKellerei Leukersonne, Susten (VS)BronzeMerlot 2020, Vin de Pays SuisseGrillette Domaine de Cressier SA, Cressier (NE)SyrahGoldSyrah, Les Titans 2020, AOC ValaisProvins SA, Sion (VS)SilverSyrah 2020, AOC ChablaisLes Celliers du Chablais SA, Aigle (VD)BronzeSyrah 2021, AOC GenèveClos du Château, Satigny (GE)Other red winesGoldCornalin 2022, AOC ValaisCave Adamare, Salgesch (VS)SilverMalbec Hallau Réserve 2020AOC SchaffhausenGVS Schachenmann AG, Schaffhausen (SH)BronzeHumagne Rouge 2022, AOC ValaisCaves du Paradis Olivier Roten SA, Sierre (VS)Red assembliesGoldHommage 2022, AOC ValaisKellerei Leukersonne, Susten (VS)SilverCuvée "LOUIS-MARTIN" 2020, AOC ValaisDomaine Jean-René Germanier, Vétroz (VS)BronzeEsprit de Genève 2021, AOC GenèveDomaine des Curiades, Bernex (GE)White, red and rosé wines with residual sugar at 8g/L and aboveGoldDomaine de Tourbillon Sélection GrainsNobles, Les Domaines 2016 AOC ValaisProvins SA, Sion (VS)SilverWale-Port Likörwein 2015, AOC St.GallenCasa Nova Wein Pur AG, Walenstadt (SG)BronzeLe Nectar 2020, AOC GenèveDomaine des Curiades, Bernex (GE)Sparkling winesGoldLouis Edouard Mauler 2014, AOC NeuchâtelMauler et Cie SA, Môtiers (NE)SilverBrut du Valais Millésimé Jacques Germanier2018, AOC ValaisGermanier - Cave du Tunnel, Conthey (VS)BronzeDW Petit Rhin brut Zürichsee 2020,AOC Zürichsee, Weingut Diederik, Küsnacht (ZH)Best Of "Weinregion"Deutschschweizvon Salis Maienfelder Chardonnay, 2021, AOC Graubünden, von Salis AGWallisGamaret de Saillon 2022 , AOC Valais, Fabrice Carron, Fully (VS)Drei SeenLouis Edouard Mauler 2014, AOC Neuchâtel, Mauler et Cie SA, Môtiers (NE)GenfLe Damoiseau 2022, AOC Genève, Clos de la Donzelle, Dardagny (GE)WaadtChardonne les Berneyses 2022, AOC LavauxJean-François Neyroud-Fonjallaz, Chardonnay (VD)TessinRonco 2020, DOC Ticino, Azienda Agraria Cantonale di Mezzana, Coldrerio (TI)Best Of "Bio"GoldCourtisaN 2021, AOC Genève, Clos du Château (GE)GoldGamaret de Sierre 2021, AOC Valais, Cave Colline de Daval (VS)GoldRosé de Cépages Nobles 2022, AOC Valais, Cave Caloz (VS)GoldSyrah 2021, AOC Genève, Clos du Château (GE)GoldWale-Port Likörwein 2015, AOC St.Gallen, Casa Nova Wein Pur AG (SG)Best Of "PIWI"GoldDivona 2022, Vin de Pays Suisse, Cave du Paradou SAGoldElise 2022, AOC Aargau, Weingut FürstGoldSolaris 2022, AOC Bielersee, Räblus WeinbauSilverDW Projektskizze No. 1/2020 2020, AOC Zürich, Weingut DiederikSilverJohanniter 2021, AOC La côte, Domaine La CapitaineBest Of "Vin Nature"GoldLa Closerie 2020, AOC Chablais, Garanoir, Schenk Suisse SA c/o Obrist SASilverClos du Rocher, AOC Chablais, Syrah, Schenk Suisse SA c/o Obrist SASilverTour rouge, AOC Chablais, Garanoir, Schenk Suisse SA c/o Obrist SA