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Three sizes of the Pot Vaudois from Domaine Croix Duplex in Grandvaux, Lavaux.

The Pot Vaudois:

A bottle with a story to pour

Three sizes of the Pot Vaudois of Calamin (Chasselas) from Domaine Croix Duplex in Grandvaux, Lavaux.

You pour a glass of Chasselas. But before the wine hits the rim, the bottle has already told you something: this wine comes from Vaud. Not from anywhere else.

The Pot Vaudois isn’t just a container. It’s a piece of wine history. It’s shape, weight, and presence all point to a very specific story—and that story is finally being poured again.

A bottle shaped by time

Back in 1822, the canton of Vaud put its wine measures into law:

  • Pot — 1.4L
  • Demi-Pot — 0.7L (a standard size of a bottle of wine in the canton of Vaud)
  • Picholette — 0.35L

It was more than legislation. These were visual, tactile cues that told drinkers what they were being served. And for over half a century, the bottles that held Vaud’s wines kept their form.

But then came standardisation. Industrial glassmaking. And the litre. The old shapes disappeared. Vaud’s bottles were replaced with efficient ones—less character, more conformity.

Fast-forward to today: the Pot Vaudois is back

Thanks to the team at the Musée Vaudois de la Vigne et du Vin in Aigle, original bottle forms from the 1800s were preserved, studied, and finally revived. The Pot was first reintroduced in 1998. Now the Demi-Pot and Picholette are available too.

These aren’t nostalgic replicas. They’re made to be used. By real winemakers. For real wine. Right here in Vaud.

Why shape still matters

There’s something about pouring from a Pot Vaudois that changes the experience. It’s heavier. It’s generous. It demands to be noticed.

The truth is, Vaud wines are often under-the-radar—even within Switzerland. And part of that is visual. When every bottle looks the same, how do you tell a story without words?

The Pot Vaudois is that story. Its design is an identity. Its glass is geography.

This isn’t a free-for-all. Only wines that meet strict standards can be bottled in these forms:

  • Must be AOC Vaudois
  • Must be vintage wines
  • Must be bottled in the canton of Vaud

There’s a kind of integrity in that. It keeps the bottle tied to its origins. It means something.

Where to see one, taste one, take one home

You’ll find these bottles in tasting rooms around Lavaux, or at the Musée Vaudois itself. (And if you’re like us, you’ll want to pick one up and run your hands along the glass before you even ask what’s inside.)

This isn’t about marketing. It’s not about standing out on a shelf. The return of the Pot Vaudois is something quieter, something more rooted.

It’s about remembering that wine isn’t just what we drink—it’s how we share it.

And sometimes, a bottle really can say where it comes from. Without saying a word.

Want to see the pot in action?

Come explore Lavaux with me. We’ll walk through the terraced vineyards, meet the winemakers who still bottle in the old ways, and yes—pour from a Pot Vaudois or two.
It’s a tasting, a history lesson, and a local experience all in one. Because wine always tastes better when you know where—and how—it’s been made.

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  • My husband and I booked the wine tour in lavaux for our honeymoon and it was absolutely amazing! It is a great way to spend the day hiking through the... read more vineyards with a view of lake Geneva. Jen is very knowledgeable about the region and customized our wine tastings to us and what was open the day we toured! We definitely would not have been able to find these trails and tastings on our own. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area!

    Amanda Page Avatar Amanda Page

    My family and I had an awesome winery day trip with Jen and her colleague Dennis in the Swiss wine region of Lavaux. It was a beautiful day spent exploring... read more the region, learning about the wines and enjoying delicious tastings! Jen even went out of her way to build us a picnic with delicious and local food that was incredibly tasty for us to enjoy during the day. She was very thoughtful in organizing our tour and selected some great places for us to enjoy Swiss wine. I would 100% recommend this tour!!!

    Alyssa Hustedt Avatar Alyssa Hustedt

    My husband and I had an amazing time on our wine tour of the Lavaux region! We started around 10am and walked to our first tasting of 3 wines. They... read more were all excellent and we enjoyed the views of the region. Then, we walked to our next stop for lunch. Jenn brought a beautiful and delicious spread for lunch: cheeses, meats, nuts, tomatoes, bread, figs, and wine. In addition, the most amazing combination of crackers, cheese, smoked trout, and pickled onions. It was a delicious combination! Then, we walked quite a bit further (thankfully mostly downhill). We stopped along the way to learn about the region, vintners, and their process using a wine cart monorail. We made one more pit stop for another tasting before walking through vineyards, by a waterfall, and then ended in the last location for a final tasting where there were lots of purchasing options. Overall, we had a great day and loved our time on the tour! Jenn was so nice and passionate about the wine, people, and history of this region!

    Kristin Heil Avatar Kristin Heil
  • We had a wonderful afternoon with Jen. Her picnic was picture perfect and the wineries she took us to were fantastic! We loved our time in Lavaux!

    kristi mccluskey Avatar kristi mccluskey

    Jennifer is such a friendly, knowledgeable local! She went above and beyond to create a memorable experience for me. Can’t wait for my next trip!

    Sarah DeMare Avatar Sarah DeMare

    We had a fantastic time on our moonlight snowshoe tour with Jen. It was the highlight of our time here in Switzerland. The trail that we took had spectacular views... read more of the mountains. Jen was an amazing guide telling us more about the local area, Swiss culture and cuisine. I’ll be recommending this to everyone I know who has plans to visit the area. Thanks so much Jen!

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About your guide: Jen Burke

Travel & experience designer, editor, foodie, digital professional

Mother of two boys, #SEOnerd, foodie, traveller. Fun fact: I grew up at Mile 906.8 Alaska Highway, Yukon, Canada.

I love food & wine & being outdoors. Edible Switzerland is my passion project. Here I want to connect food lovers (locals and tourists) to the best resources we can find anywhere in Switzerland.

When I’m not working on Edible Switzerland or moderating the Foodies in Switzerland group or the #SwisswineLovers group, I have a digital concierge agency with a few clients all over the world.

Swisss wine tour partner
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Member of the Canadian-Swiss Chamber of Commerce

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