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
298 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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St. German
15 wines from this cellar
Germanus Kellerei
In terms of their wines, this translates into powerful, fruity, rich and natural wines.
Ayent
15 wines from this cellar
Etienne Bétrisey
A unique terroir and an ideal exposure enable to produce wines that are typical of their grape varieties and have a direct, fruity and elegant character.
Grimentz
11 wines from this cellar
Cave Viaccoz
Nicolas Viaccoz, originally from the Valais resort of Grimentz (1,500 meters), has set up his production site at the foot of the ski slopes.
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