Masterclass - Wine and Cheese, Pairings from the Highlands

For 2026, Claude Luisier is revamping his masterclass and joining forces with Sélection Excelsus to explore the most delicate art of the table: pairing cheese and wine. Nine cheeses matured by his own hand, three wines chosen to bring out the best in each.

A passionate cheese maturer based in Leytron, Claude Luisier has become a leading figure in the Swiss cheese world. For this 2026 edition of Epicurialpes, he is teaming up with the Excelsuis selection to offer a masterclass entirely dedicated to wine and cheese pairing — one of the most subtle and often-missed aspects of tasting.

Nine cheeses matured by his own hand, three meticulously chosen wines: the format is streamlined and demanding. For each cheese-and-wine trio, Claude Luisier discusses the craft, the texture, the maturing period, and explains why a particular wine enhances a certain cheese, or conversely, overpowers it. A masterclass that educates as much as it delights, halfway between a professional demonstration and a shared sensory experience.