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French Grapes

Chasselas

Chasselas

Chasselas is a white wine grape from the Savoie region in the French Alps

Chasselas Flavors

Citrus, Apple, Pear, and white Peach are typical Chasselas flavors, with hints of Herbs, Flowers, and "flinty" Minerals.

Lemon
Lemon
Lime
Lime
Apple
Apple
Pear
Pear
Herbs
Herbs
Flowers
Flowers
Peach
Peach
Flint
Flint

About Chasselas

Chasselas is an early ripening grape variety. It is well suited to the cool weather in the alpine slopes of Savoie in France (French Chasselas) and Switzerland Swiss Chasselas).

In the Loir region in France, Chasselas is blended with Sauvignon Blanc to produce a wine called "Pouilly-sur-Loire".

Wine Region Savoie

Aosta

Savoie vineyard under Mont Blanc

Black Grapes

White Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

Gamay
Douce Noir
Mondeuse Noir

Sauvignon

Jacquère
Altesse
Chasselas


Red Wines

White Wines

Red Wine

Douce Noir
Mondeuse

White Wine

Savoie
Altesse
Rousette
Jacquère
Chasselas

Savoir Region Aosta

Domaine De L'idylle vineyard in Savoie


Climate

The alpine climate is cool, with significant temperature variations between day and night, which contributes to the freshness and acidity of the wines produced in the region.

Soil

The vineyards of Savoie are often planted on steep slopes, taking advantage of the varied altitudes and exposures.


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