Speciality
Œil-de-Perdrix
The Pinot Noir rosé born in Neuchâtel
On Helvitic you buy your Œil-de-Perdrix directly from the cellars that make it, delivered to your door (free shipping from CHF 150 per cellar) or picked up at the cellar. Œil-de-Perdrix is THE Swiss rosé: a Pinot Noir vinified as a rosé, born in the Neuchâtel vineyard and now emblematic of all French-speaking Switzerland.
Its name comes from its robe: a delicate salmon pink with coppery glints, which reminded the ancients of a partridge's eye. Made from a short maceration of Pinot Noir, it combines the freshness of a rosé with the finesse of the grape: red berries, a floral touch, a tender, thirst-quenching palate. From apéritif to barbecue, it is the wine of sunny days.
Frequently asked questions — Œil-de-Perdrix
Is Œil-de-Perdrix a grape variety?
No: it is a wine style, a rosé made from Pinot Noir after a short maceration. Born in Neuchâtel, the name is now used in several Swiss regions — but the Neuchâtel version remains the historic reference.
Where does the name “Œil-de-Perdrix” come from?
From the colour of the wine: a salmon pink with slightly coppery glints, which tradition compared to a partridge's eye. This delicate hue, neither pale nor deep, is the signature of a successful Œil-de-Perdrix.
How to serve an Œil-de-Perdrix?
Chilled, between 8 and 10 °C: perfect as an apéritif, with lake fish, summer barbecues, Asian cuisine or an apéritif platter. Its tenderness also makes it a good companion for lightly spiced dishes.