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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Chasselas is a white grape variety, with its roots in Vaud, Switzerland.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to fruity, floral, mineral, honey and nutty.
It is planted most seriously in Vaud, Alsace, Loire and Baden.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for prefers cooler climates.
On other labels it goes by Fendant, Perlan, Gutedel and Dorin.
At the table it suits mushroom pasty, crayfish laksa and cheese fondue.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
01
mushroom pasty
02
crayfish laksa
03
cheese fondue
Also labelled.
Fendant, Perlan, Gutedel, Dorin, Wälscher, Chasselas de Moissac, Chasselas Doré, Moster, Marzemina Bianca, Chrupka Bila, Corinto.
Bottles to look for.
- Blaise Duboux Dezaley Grand Cru Haut de Pierre, Vaud, Switzerland
- Caves Orsat 'Primus Classicus' Fendant, Valais, Switzerland
- Chateau de Praz, Vully, Switzerland
- Chateau Maison Blanche Yvorne Grand Cru, Vaud, Switzerland
- Damien Bastian Ca Boit Libre 'Mon Blanc', Vin de Savoie, France
- Domaine de Beudon Fendant, Valais, Switzerland
- Henri Badoux Aigle Les Murailles, Vaud, Switzerland
- Jean et Pierre Testuz Dezaley Grand Cru L'Arbalete, Vaud, Switzerland
Chasselas: common questions
01.What does Chasselas taste like?+
Chasselas tastes of fruity, floral, mineral, honey and nutty. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Chasselas from?+
Chasselas originates in Vaud, Switzerland.
03.Where is Chasselas grown?+
The key regions for Chasselas are Vaud, Alsace, Loire, Baden and Valais.
04.What food pairs with Chasselas?+
Pour it with mushroom pasty, crayfish laksa and cheese fondue.
05.What else is Chasselas called?+
Chasselas is also labelled Fendant, Perlan, Gutedel, Dorin and Wälscher, plus six more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Switzerland.