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    Winemaker

    Nicolas Jacquier

    Discipline
    Winemaker
    Based in
    Ardon, Switzerland
    Portrait of Nicolas Jacquier

    i. Biography

    Oenologist Nicolas Jacquier works at Cave de Bovanche in Ardon. His practice joins cellar and vineyard work rather than separating them: "I cannot be only a cellar master/oenologist or only a viticulturist; what I like very much is the conjunction of the two jobs."

    At a Glance - Current role: oenologist. - Recognition: Gault & Millau Rookie of the Year, 2022. - Specialty: "I am a big fan of Cornalin, a native grape variety of Valais." - Working principle: "What I like is having total control of the process, from the vine to the bottle, in order to express a terroir in a grape variety or in a wine."

    Signature

    Nicolas's signature wines include Les Grands Nobles 2023.

    In Their Words “What I like is having total control of the process, from the vine to the bottle, in order to express a terroir in a grape variety or in a wine.” “I cannot be only a cellar master/oenologist or only a viticulturist; what I like very much is the conjunction of the two jobs.”

    FAQ What is Nicolas Jacquier's current role? As of 2026, Nicolas Jacquier is Oenologist. What is Nicolas Jacquier known for? Cornalin.