Propriété Veillon au Cloître · Aigle

The Wine Country

In the heart of French-speaking Switzerland, where the Alps meet the vineyards and Europe's most prestigious wines are born

Harmonie du Cloître — SIMONIUS
Aigle AOC Chablais
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Traditional Winemaking

In the French-Swiss wine tradition, every gesture carries the weight of history. SIMONIUS inherits from the centuries-old experience of Propriété Veillon Au Cloître winemaking methodologies that respect the natural rhythms of grapes and terroir. Our wines are born from the encounter between ancestral techniques passed down for over two hundred years and contemporary innovation, in perfect balance that enhances the unique characteristics of Aigle’s terroir. A production philosophy that favors quality over quantity, where each harvest represents a new chapter in a story that began centuries ago.

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Acquired Heritage
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Simonius Foundation
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The Wines
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Our Team

Our Story

The Simonius family begins its adventure in the French-Swiss wine world with a clear vision of excellence.

  1. 1823

    Acquired Heritage

    The de Veillon family acquires Propriété Au Cloître, laying the foundation for two hundred years of wine tradition in Aigle's excellence.

  2. 1920

    Expertise Development

    Consolidation of traditional Swiss winemaking techniques, focusing on Alpine terroir quality and varietal selection.

  3. 2018

    Simonius Foundation

    SIMONIUS Fine Swiss Wine is born, combining Propriété Veillon's heritage with a modern and international commercial vision.

  4. 2020

    Premium Selection

    Launch of the first curated selection of French-Swiss wines, focusing on Chasselas, Pinot Noir, and indigenous varieties.

  5. 2022

    Market Expansion

    Expansion into international markets, bringing Swiss wine excellence to connoisseurs worldwide.

  6. 2024

    Sustainable Future

    Implementation of sustainable and organic practices, respecting centuries-old tradition with an eco-responsible approach.

Aigle
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Exclusive Quality

The story of SIMONIUS Fine Swiss Wine is rooted in the family’s centuries-old tradition, co-owner of the historic Propriété Veillon Au Cloître. For over two hundred years, this property has represented the excellence of French-Swiss viticulture, with buildings unchanged since the 17th century and vineyards among the oldest in Aigle. Our mission stems from the desire to share this unique heritage with the world, selecting and marketing the region’s finest wines.

Each SIMONIUS bottle tells a story of passion, tradition, and respect for Alpine terroir, where ancient wine wisdom meets contemporary innovation. The Simonius family carries forward this legacy with dedication, ensuring that each wine reflects the authenticity and quality that have characterized French-Swiss vineyards for centuries. A heritage of knowledge passed down from generation to generation, preserving the essence of a territory unique in the world.

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Our Wines

The SIMONIUS selection represents the excellence of French-Swiss winemaking tradition, with three masterpieces that embody centuries of mastery: Bulles de Paradis, brut sparkling wine with delicate bubbles; Clos du Paradis, Chasselas Grand Cru of extraordinary minerality; Harmonie du Cloître, red blend of rare complexity.

Harmonie du Cloître Aigle AOC Chablais
Vintage 2020

Harmonie du Cloître

Masterful blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Gamaret aged in barrique. From Aigle’s steep terraces, intense ruby red with silky tannins. Perfect balance between monastic tradition and contemporary wine innovation.

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Gamaret
Vintage 2017

Clos du Paradis

Exceptional Chasselas from vineyards on Aigle Castle hill. Unique glacial terroir that provides distinctive minerality and elegant structure. Incomparable finesse with persistent aromas and generous finish that envelops the palate.

  • Chasselas
  • Aigle Grand Cru
Clos du Paradis Aigle Grand Cru
Bulles de Paradis SIMONIUS · Fine Swiss Wine
Vintage 2020

Bulles de Paradis

Elegant brut sparkling wine that embodies the tradition of Propriété Veillon Au Cloître. Delicate and persistent bubbles with golden perlage, featuring fresh and mineral notes of Alpine terroir. Perfect for refined celebrations.

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Domestic Winery

The art of traditional Swiss winemaking, where family passion and artisanal mastery have been blending for generations

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SIMONIUS · Fine Swiss Wine

The Finest Bouquet

We exclusively select wines of excellence, where each barrel holds the promise of an incomparable bouquet

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Tastings & wine fairs

Our cuvées can also be discovered by the glass at our tasting stands: the pour, the ice, time to talk about wine.

Red wine by the glass
Red wine by the glass
Pouring Bulles de Paradis
Pouring Bulles de Paradis
Our cuvées on ice
Our cuvées on ice
Served by the glass
Served by the glass
VIICONTACT US

Propriété Veillon au Cloître

Avenue du Cloître 32 · 1860 Aigle — Switzerland +41 24 466 23 66 · info@propriete-veillon.ch Tastings & visits by appointment

The letter from the Cloître

Vintages, harvests and open days: two letters per season, never more.