La Cave A PolyteChenin Blanc de Chamoson
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chenin Blanc.
This wine generally goes well with fruity desserts, lean fish or shellfish.
Food and wine pairings with Chenin Blanc de Chamoson
Pairings that work perfectly with Chenin Blanc de Chamoson
Original food and wine pairings with Chenin Blanc de Chamoson
The Chenin Blanc de Chamoson of La Cave A Polyte matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of scallops with cream, sole fillets with shrimp and curry or rice with milk.
Details and technical informations about La Cave A Polyte's Chenin Blanc de Chamoson.
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.
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Informations about the La Cave A Polyte
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.
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.
The word of the wine: Spicy
Said of a wine whose taste and aromas are reminiscent of spices.
