Wines made from Chasselas grapes of La Côte
Discover the best wines made with Chasselas as a single variety or as a blend of La Côte.
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 region of Vaud
The wine region of La Côte is located in the region of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Cave de la Côte - Cave Cidis or the Cave de Jolimont produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of La Côte are Chasselas, Gamaret and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of La Côte often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, pear or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, apples or cream.
What are the typical flavors of the Chasselas grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 16% of Chasselas
- Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Chasselas
- EarthPresent in 12% of Chasselas
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Chasselas
- CitrusPresent in 5% of Chasselas
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Chasselas
- FloralPresent in 3% of Chasselas
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Chasselas
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chasselas
- PeachPresent in 3% of Chasselas
- StrawPresent in 2% of Chasselas
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chasselas
- CheesePresent in 2% of Chasselas
- Green applePresent in 2% of Chasselas
- LemonPresent in 2% of Chasselas
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chasselas
- OakPresent in 1% of Chasselas
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Chasselas
- StonePresent in 1% of Chasselas
- PearPresent in 1% of Chasselas
News about the grape variety Chasselas
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