Wines made from Chasselas grapes of Switzerland

Discover the best wines made with Chasselas as a single variety or as a blend of Switzerland.

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More informations about the variety Chasselas

Chasselas rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape used to make wine. However, it can also be found eating on our tables! This variety of vine is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. Chasselas rosé can be found in several vineyards: Alsace, South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

More informations about the wines of Switzerland

Switzerland may not be the most famous of wine-producing nations, but this small mountainous country in Western Europe has been producing wine for over two thousand years. The lack of awareness of Swiss wine is not due to a lack of quality or quantity, but to the fact that it is produced primarily for (and enjoyed by) the Swiss themselves. But things are slowly changing; the world beyond the Alps is now discovering the high quality of much of Switzerland's Grape/pinot">Pinot noir and white wines made from the country's flagship grape, Chasselas. High-end Vineyards can be found in almost every corner of the country, but the vast majority are in the Alpine Valais and around Lake Geneva, in La Côte and Vaud/lavaux">Lavaux.

What are the typical flavors of the Chasselas grape variety?

Tree fruitPresent in 69% of Chasselas
MicrobioPresent in 63% of Chasselas
EarthPresent in 62% of Chasselas
Citrus fruitPresent in 57% of Chasselas
OakPresent in 35% of Chasselas
Non oakPresent in 25% of Chasselas
VegetalPresent in 22% of Chasselas
Tropical fruitPresent in 21% of Chasselas
MineralityPresent in 19% of Chasselas
CitrusPresent in 17% of Chasselas

SpicesPresent in 16% of Chasselas
HoneyPresent in 16% of Chasselas
CheesePresent in 15% of Chasselas
PearPresent in 14% of Chasselas
LemonPresent in 12% of Chasselas
ApricotPresent in 11% of Chasselas
FloralPresent in 10% of Chasselas
StonePresent in 9% of Chasselas
PeachPresent in 9% of Chasselas
CreamPresent in 9% of Chasselas

News about the grape variety Chasselas

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