La Cave A Polyte - Chenin Blanc de Chamoson

La Cave A PolyteChenin Blanc de Chamoson

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Chenin Blanc de Chamoson of La Cave A Polyte is a white wine from the region of Chamoson of Valais.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chenin Blanc.
This wine generally goes well with fruity desserts, lean fish or shellfish.

Details and technical informations about La Cave A Polyte's Chenin Blanc de Chamoson.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

Informations about the La Cave A Polyte

The winery offers 14 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chamoson in the region of Valais

The La Cave A Polyte is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Chamoson to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Valais
In the top 8500 of of Switzerland wines
In the top 3500 of of Chamoson wines
In the top 150000 of white wines
In the top 500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chamoson

The wine region of Chamoson is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Adrian et Diego Mathier or the Domaine Jean-René Germanier produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chamoson are Pinot noir, Chasselas and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chamoson often reveals types of flavors of cream, tree fruit or mango and sometimes also flavors of lemon, grapefruit or black fruit.


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.

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