A WHITE GRAPE
Chasselas
What Chasselas tastes like
Chasselas is a white grape that appears in 7 of the appellations in our table. Where it is grown at its best known, the style is described this way: diverse portfolio: light, mineral Chasselas; structured Pinot Noirs; crisp alpine white varieties.
Where Chasselas grows
Our appellations table names Chasselas in 7 wine regions. The ones with the most wines in our database are Valais (Switzerland), La Côte (Switzerland), Vin des Allobroges (France), Fully (Switzerland), Vins des Allobroges (France), Ayze (France) and Upper Rhône (Switzerland).
How the place changes the glass
- Valais (Switzerland): Diverse portfolio: light, mineral Chasselas; structured Pinot Noirs; crisp alpine white varieties. Climate: warm, dry continental with Alpine moderation.
- La Côte (Switzerland): Crisp, mineral, food-friendly whites (Chasselas) and light, earthy reds; terroir-driven expression. Climate: cool, temperate continental with lake moderation.
- Vin des Allobroges (France): Crisp, mineral-driven whites with good acidity; light, food-friendly reds. Climate: cool continental Alpine; significant rainfall and diurnal range.
- Fully (Switzerland): Crisp, mineral whites and structured reds with mountain freshness. Climate: warm continental with Alpine shelter.
What to eat with Chasselas
- In Valais: Fondue, raclette, dry-cured meats, mountain cheeses, fish.
- In La Côte: Fondue, alpine cheese, lake fish, charcuterie, light pasta.
- In Vin des Allobroges: Fondue, raclette, fresh trout, goat cheese, mountain charcuterie.
Chasselas in our cellar
The appellations above account for about 254 Chasselas wines in the Sommurai database, which is how we know which regions pour it most.
Grapes to try next
If you like Chasselas, these white grapes are worth a glass: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc and Albarino.
Quick answers
Where is Chasselas grown?
Our appellations table names Chasselas in 7 wine regions, including Valais (Switzerland), La Côte (Switzerland), Vin des Allobroges (France), Fully (Switzerland) and Vins des Allobroges (France).
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