
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
295 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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Fully
20 wines from this cellar
Domaine de Beudon - Famille Marion Granges-Faiss
The Domaine de Beudon has opted for biodynamic viticulture, implemented with dedication by Marion Granges-Faiss.
Chippis
1 wines from this cellar
Cave de la Place - René-Pierre Zufferey
In 2018 René-Pierre Zufferey received the "Étoile du Valais" with his Fendant de Sierre 2017, the highest award for a Valais wine.
Riddes
17 wines from this cellar
Cave des Ponts
Christophe Laurenti's love for his vines and the moderate size of his estate give rise to personalised products with a unique character.
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