The wine region of Chablais is located in the region of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos du Châtelard or the Domaine Henri Badoux produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chablais are Chasselas, Pinot noir and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chablais often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apricot or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit or oak.
In the mouth of Chablais is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 48 estates and châteaux in the of Chablais, producing 103 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chablais go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
white wines from the region of Chablais go well with generally quite well with dishes of poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of ham croquette with purée, cod and zucchini crumble or raclette-style gratin.
