The Wine VaultChasselas
The quintessential Swiss grape, producing delicate, neutral wines that beautifully reflect their terroir. Rarely seen outside Switzerland and Alsace.
Origin
Switzerland / Eastern France
Serving temperature
8-10°C
Aging potential
1-5 years
What Chasselas tastes like
White flowers, almond, honey, mineral, subtle citrus.
Food pairings
- Fondue
- Raclette
- Lake fish
- Gruyere cheese
Classic regions
- Vaud (Lavaux, Chablais)
- Valais (as Fendant)
- Alsace
- Baden (as Gutedel)
Fun fact
The terraced vineyards of Lavaux overlooking Lake Geneva, where Chasselas is king, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.