Wines made from Chasselas grapes of Lavaux
Discover the best wines made with Chasselas as a single variety or as a blend of Lavaux.
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 Lavaux is located in the region of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Louis Bovard or the Château de Chillon produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lavaux are Chasselas, Pinot noir and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lavaux often reveals types of flavors of peach, cheese or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, floral or citrus fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Chasselas grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Chasselas
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Chasselas
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Chasselas
- EarthPresent in 3% of Chasselas
- OakPresent in 2% of Chasselas