Fendant
About this grape variety
Chasselas is considered by some to be a specifically Swiss grape, or at least to have come from the Lake Geneva region, but one thing is certain: nowhere else produces Chasselas wines of such subtlety and complexity.
An early and vigorous plant, Chasselas is noted for its ability to adapt to many soils and micro-climates, expressing to the full the subtle particularity of each terroir.
Chasselas is the perfect aperitif wine, sometimes slightly fizzy and always light and airy. Appreciated at all social occasions
Fendant
768 ha out of 4675 ha, or 16.42%
Tasting profile
299 wine producers cultivate this grape variety
Find a cellarEtymology
The name Fendant refers to a type of Chasselas whose berries split (as opposed to spurt) when squeezed between the fingers.
wine cellar(s)
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Chamoson
14 wines from this cellar
Jean-Camille Juilland (JCJ)
The Juilland family works 3 hectares and offers 17 different wines including a few unique specialities as Carminoir and two blends of white in barrels.
Venthône
17 wines from this cellar
Cave de la Pierre
The cellar's focus on quality above all else is underlined by its use of “integrated production” (which respects the environment) throughout the vineyard.
Naters
19 wines from this cellar
Kellerei Plaschy
The vineyard has been cultivated for several years using natural winemaking methods. The aim is to produce quality, rich and dynamic wines.
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