Portrait of Bernard Chevalley
i. Biography
Bernard Chevalley has served since 2003 as winemaker and cellarer at Domaine Les Fosses in Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux), Switzerland. He took over the estate that year, linking his work with Cave Bernard Chevalley - Les Fosses and a focused line of Chasselas.
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At a Glance - Primary role: winemaker and cellarer, 2003–present. - Place: Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux), Switzerland. - Estate: Domaine Les Fosses. - Label named in his career history: Cave Bernard Chevalley - Les Fosses. - Saint-Saphorin Les Fosses Grand Cru 2020, a Chasselas from Lavaux, was rated 90 Falstaff points in 2022 and noted for white flowers, tangerine, apple, a soft full-bodied palate, smooth texture, subtle acidity and a medium-long finish. - St-Saphorin Les Fosses 2020, a Chasselas from Canton of Vaud, was rated 89 Falstaff points in 2021 and described as citrusy, soft and very typical, with subtle acidity and medium length. - Les Fosses 2024, a Chasselas from Lavaux, was rated 88 Falstaff points in 2025 and described as citrus-fruity with grapefruit, mandarin, apple nuances and a subtly buttery character.
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His work is tied to Chasselas, including Falstaff-rated bottlings from Lavaux and Canton of Vaud.
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He works at Domaine Les Fosses in Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux), Switzerland.
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He is a winemaker and cellarer who took over Domaine Les Fosses in 2003.
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