Wines made from Chasselas grapes of France
Discover the best wines made with Chasselas as a single variety or as a blend of France.
More informations about the variety Chasselas
Light, lively whites with a tender palate and low acidity, with discreet aromas of fresh hazelnut, white flowers, light honey, apple and strongly terroir-driven mineral notes ("chameleon wine" of Swiss soils). Made as dry, often slightly sparkling whites. Absolute star of Vaud (Dézaley, Calamin, Lavaux Grand Cru) and Valais (Fendant) in Switzerland. Also in Pouilly-sur-Loire AOC and the German Jura. Excellent table grape.
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France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is arguably the world's largest wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced more wine - and apparently better quality - than any other country. Wine is embedded in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. However, the lasting appeal of French wine is not necessarily its Volume or prestige, but rather the variety of styles available.
What are the typical flavors of the Chasselas grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 39% of Chasselas
- Citrus fruitPresent in 31% of Chasselas
- EarthPresent in 28% of Chasselas
- MicrobioPresent in 22% of Chasselas
- MineralityPresent in 19% of Chasselas
- CitrusPresent in 16% of Chasselas
- ApplesPresent in 16% of Chasselas
- PearPresent in 16% of Chasselas
- OakPresent in 15% of Chasselas
- HoneyPresent in 13% of Chasselas
- Non oakPresent in 13% of Chasselas
- VegetalPresent in 13% of Chasselas
- PeachPresent in 13% of Chasselas
- LemonPresent in 13% of Chasselas
- SpicesPresent in 12% of Chasselas
- Tropical fruitPresent in 11% of Chasselas
- FloralPresent in 11% of Chasselas
- Green applePresent in 7% of Chasselas
- ApricotPresent in 7% of Chasselas
- CheesePresent in 7% of Chasselas