Cave du ChavalardPinot Blanc de Charrat
White wine
This wine generally goes well with rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) and shellfish.
Food and wine pairings with Pinot Blanc de Charrat
Pairings that work perfectly with Pinot Blanc de Charrat
Original food and wine pairings with Pinot Blanc de Charrat
The Pinot Blanc de Charrat of Cave du Chavalard matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of smoked salmon burger - chive cream or paella de marisco (seafood paella).
Details and technical informations about Cave du Chavalard's Pinot Blanc de Charrat.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc
Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.
Informations about the Cave du Chavalard
The Cave du Chavalard is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 33 wines for sale in the of Valais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Valais
The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.
The word of the wine: Rosé de saignée
A method of making rosé wine that consists of partially draining a vat of red wine after a few hours of maceration. The longer the maceration, the stronger the colour. This practice gives rich and expressive rosés.
