About Us

Welcome to Les Compagnons du Vin, a unique congregation of gentlemen bound by the shared admiration for the divine nectar that is wine. Our society, hailing from the picturesque realms of St. Gallen to the bustling "metropolis" of Zürich :), revels in the exhilarating world of enological exploration, bound by an unwavering passion for wine.

Les Compagnons du Vin is not merely a wine club; it is a journey that invites you to traverse the vineyards of knowledge and experience, an odyssey that promises to enhance your appreciation for wine. For us, wine is more than just a drink—it is a window to different cultures and epochs, a joyous celebration of senses and shared experiences, a passion that can be as rewarding as it is all-consuming.

Once a month, our members gather for an event steeped in anticipation and mystery—a blind tasting session. Shrouded in intrigue, the identity of the wines remain undisclosed until the very end. As the rich aromas and nuanced flavours unfold on our palates, we pen down our observations and impressions, comparing notes and sharing insights, further enriching our collective understanding of the fascinating world of wines.

It is said that "wine is bottled poetry," and our blind tastings provide the perfect platform for this verse to be unraveled, word by word, sip by sip. After all, as the legendary wine critic Robert Parker once said, "The great wines are the ones where you cannot help but feel the passion of the winemaker."

Les Compagnons du Vin also embarks on an annual wine trip, our homage to the iconic movie "Sideways". Our vinous voyages take us to different wine regions, from traditional to innovative, well-established to the promising newcomers. These journeys not only offer an opportunity to appreciate the scenic beauty of vineyards but also allow us to understand the artistry and science that goes behind each bottle of wine.

In our collective pursuit of eonological enlightenment, Les Compagnons du Vin is not merely a club but a fraternity bound by our passion for wine. We invite you to embark on this beautiful journey of discovery with us, to share in our passion and deepen your understanding of the most beguiling beverage ever known to mankind.

After all, in the eloquent words of Robert Louis Stevenson, "Wine is bottled sunshine." And who doesn't need a bit more sunshine in their lives?