Cave Fin Bec Fendant de Sion
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chasselas.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese.
Taste structure of the Fendant de Sion from the Cave Fin Bec
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In the mouth the Fendant de Sion of Cave Fin Bec in the region of Valais is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Fendant de Sion of Cave Fin Bec in the region of Valais often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Fendant de Sion
Pairings that work perfectly with Fendant de Sion
Original food and wine pairings with Fendant de Sion
The Fendant de Sion of Cave Fin Bec matches generally quite well with dishes of poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of gratin of coquillettes with ham, cod with tomatoes (and cheese) or pizza tartiflette.
Details and technical informations about Cave Fin Bec's Fendant de Sion.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Fendant de Sion from Cave Fin Bec are 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012 and 2017.
Informations about the Cave Fin Bec
The Cave Fin Bec is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 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">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.
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