Chef Philippe Chevrier joins Gault & Millau Academy
Geneva, Switzerland
The Swiss chef becomes the first international member of the prestigious culinary academy, while his restaurant maintains its exceptional 19/20 rating for the 24th consecutive year.
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Philippe Chevrier has been elected the first international member of the Gault & Millau Academy, a distinction conferred at the gala in Paris that recognises a lifetime of culinary excellence and contribution to gastronomic culture. The appointment acknowledges not merely technical mastery but the philosophical approach and consistency that has defined his career at Domaine de Châteauvieux.
For twenty four consecutive years, the restaurant has retained its score of 19/20 in the Gault & Millau Suisse guide, a durability that speaks to something rarer than any single accolade: the ability to sustain excellence across seasons and decades. Such longevity reflects a chef’s commitment to refinement without complacency, to honouring tradition whilst remaining alive to the present moment.
The recognition extends beyond Chevrier himself to the entire team at Domaine de Châteauvieux. Academy membership in the Gault & Millau system is not ceremonial; it acknowledges a body of work that has influenced the broader conversation around what fine cuisine means. The election as the academy’s first international member suggests a shift in how the institution views excellence beyond its European heartland, recognising that great cooking transcends geography.
Imagery courtesy of Domaine de Châteauvieux (@domaine_de_chateauvieux).