Wines made from Chasselas grapes of Hallau
Discover the best wines made with Chasselas as a single variety or as a blend of Hallau.
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.
Largest wine commune in German-speaking Switzerland, heart of the Klettgau (Schaffhausen), deep clay-limestone soils, temperate continental climate. Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir, ~60% of cantonal vineyard) is the signature red: dense and structured with black cherry, raspberry, forest floor, spices and a mineral touch, firm tannins - reference of the "Blauburgunderland". Hallauer red historically renowned. Müller-Thurgau (Riesling-Silvaner) fresh in white.