Small groups
Limited to 12-16 people for an intimate experience
Exclusive setting
Dinner in a traditional stone vineyard hut (capite)
Sunset Experience
Enjoy an aperitif as the sun sets over Lake Leman
SIGNATURE NIGHT EXPERIENCE
Nuit des Capites: Lavaux by night, under the Stars
Step into the vineyards after sunset for one of the most unique wine experiences in Lavaux.
Nuit des Capites invites you to discover our terraced vines and traditional stone huts in a magical evening setting, illuminated for the occasion.
Your evening begins at the Francey Vins cellar in Chexbres, where we welcome you before a guided walk through the vineyards. Along the route, you will stop in our capites for gourmet breaks and tastings in an intimate, candlelit atmosphere.
You will enjoy a curated tasting of 5 St-Saphorin wines, paired with generous local specialties from the region, including Gruyere, Vaud sausage, fresh bread and seasonal delicacies. The experience combines nature, terroir, hospitality and storytelling in one unforgettable night above Lake Geneva.
- A magical evening in the illuminated Lavaux vineyards
- Guided night walk through our terraced vines
- Gourmet stops in traditional capites
- Tasting of 5 Francey Vins wines with regional products
- Intimate atmosphere and limited places
EVENT DETAILS
Everything you need to know before booking
Schedule and Duration
Departure is at 19:30 from Francey Vins winery in Chexbres, with a return around 00:00 to the same location.
Total duration: approximately 4h30.
Walking Route
The walk is about 2 km round trip (approximately 45 minutes of total walking) through the vineyard paths.
What's Included
Each participant receives a complete tasting kit, including:
- 3 half bottles of St-Saphorin wine
- 1 unbreakable wine glass
- 1 tasting board and 1 knife
- 100 g of Gruyère cheese (Haut-Jorat)
- 1 Vaudois sausage (approximately 100 g)
- 1 tote bag
- 1 mineral water
Plus bread, "flûtes" from Chexbres bakery, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Customer Testimonials
"A truly unforgettable visit. The wines were excellent and Christophe welcomed us personally, even though the winery was closed that day. His passion, kindness, and the family history behind Francey Vins made this one of our favourite experiences in Switzerland."
— Antoinette J
"Christophe Francey is an exciting and passionate winemaker. It's always a pleasure to share his excellent wines with friends or family, especially in such a beautiful setting."
— Flora K