2026 Medals: six awards for Famille Luisier wines in Saillon
2026 will go down in Cave Luisier's history. At the two leading competitions for Swiss and Valais wines, the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse 2026 and La Sélection des Vins du Valais 2026, our wines won four gold medals and two silver medals. From Fendant, Johannisberg, Syrah and Cornalin, from white to red, the awards recognize our family's expertise and the richness of Saillon's terroir.
Our 2026 medals at a glance
| Wine | Competition | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Fendant 2025 AOC Valais | Grand Prix du Vin Suisse 2026 | Gold |
| Johannisberg 2025 AOC Valais | La Sélection des Vins du Valais 2026 | Gold |
| Syrah 2025 AOC Valais | La Sélection des Vins du Valais 2026 | Gold |
| Les Excès – Cornalin In Clauso 2024 AOC Valais | La Sélection des Vins du Valais 2026 | Gold |
| Johannisberg 2025 AOC Valais | Grand Prix du Vin Suisse 2026 | Silver |
| Les Marbrées – Syrah 2024 AOC Valais | Grand Prix du Vin Suisse 2026 | Silver |
Grand Prix du Vin Suisse 2026: our Fendant wins gold
Organized by VINUM and the VINEA Association, the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse is Switzerland's largest national wine competition. The wines are tasted blind by a panel of professionals and ranked by grape variety category. Three of our wines were recognized.
Fendant 2025 AOC Valais – Gold medal, Chasselas category
Fendant is the Valais name for Chasselas, Switzerland's iconic grape variety. Winning gold in the Chasselas category, one of the competition's most hotly contested, is a tremendous source of pride for our estate.
Johannisberg 2025 AOC Valais – Silver medal, Other single-variety white wines and Blanc de Noirs categories
Known as Sylvaner elsewhere, Johannisberg is a classic Valais white wine.
Les Marbrées – Syrah 2024 AOC Valais – Silver medal, Syrah category
From our In Clauso range, Les Marbrées expresses the full power of Syrah on the slopes of Valais.
👉 Discover Les Marbrées – Syrah 2024
La Sélection des Vins du Valais 2026: three gold medals
Organized by Swiss Wine Valais under the patronage of the Swiss Association of Oenologists, La Sélection des Vins du Valais is the leading competition for Valais AOC wines. Three of our wines won gold medals.
Johannisberg 2025 AOC Valais – Gold medal
Our Johannisberg 2025 confirms its place among the best white wines in Valais.
Syrah 2025 AOC Valais – Gold medal
A Valais Syrah awarded gold, proof that this grape variety thrives in Saillon’s exceptional terroir.
Les Excès – Cornalin In Clauso 2024 AOC Valais – Gold medal
An indigenous Valais grape variety, Cornalin is one of the most distinctive red wines from our canton. Our Les Excès wine, part of the In Clauso range, wins gold for its 2024 vintage.
👉 Discover Les Excès – Cornalin 2024
Johannisberg 2025, a double award winner
Our Johannisberg 2025 is the only one of our wines to be recognized in both competitions: gold medal at La Sélection des Vins du Valais and silver medal at the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse. This double recognition confirms the quality of this vintage.
Come and taste our award-winning wines in Saillon
The best way to discover our award-winning wines is to taste them here. Book a tasting at our wine shop in Saillon and let us guide you through our medal-winning wines.
A huge thank you to our entire team, in the vineyards and the winery, as well as to our loyal customers who support us every year.
The Luisier Family
Frequently asked questions
Which Cave Luisier wines won medals in 2026?
Six awards for five Famille Luisier wines in 2026: Fendant 2025 (gold), Johannisberg 2025 (gold and silver), Syrah 2025 (gold), Les Excès – Cornalin In Clauso 2024 (gold), and Les Marbrées – Syrah 2024 (silver).
Which competitions have recognized Luisier wines?
At the 2026 Grand Prix du Vin Suisse, organized by VINUM and VINEA, and the 2026 La Sélection des Vins du Valais, organized by Swiss Wine Valais.
Where can you buy Cave Luisier’s award-winning wines?
In our online store or directly at our wine shop in Saillon, Valais, where you can also taste them.