Chasselas
White wine grape variety
Also known as Fendant
Chasselas is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon, pear, wet stone. Structure: Light body, Medium acidity, Low alcohol. Often confused with Airen and Trebbiano Toscano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for delicate aromatics with lemon-pear fruit and a restrained palate.
- Check body and alcohol as light, with mineral nuance over overt fruit power.
Confidence signals
- Delicate lemon-pear profile with mineral line
- Light body and restrained aromatic intensity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Vaud · Valais · Geneva
- Classic styles: Delicate Swiss terroir-driven white · Light dry alpine white with subtle mineral profile
Common questions
Is Chasselas a red or white grape variety?
Chasselas is a white wine grape variety.
What does Chasselas smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chasselas include lemon, pear and wet stone. Structural profile: Light body, Medium acidity, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Chasselas?
Documented tells for Chasselas: Look for delicate aromatics with lemon-pear fruit and a restrained palate. and Check body and alcohol as light, with mineral nuance over overt fruit power..
What is Chasselas most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chasselas is most commonly confused with Airen, Trebbiano Toscano and Garganega. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chasselas grown?
Classic regions for Chasselas include Vaud, Valais and Geneva.