Chasselas
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2017 Château Berliquet, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2017
Drink, youthful
Full Bodied
Dry
14.0% Alcohol
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2021 Château Trotte Vieille, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2021
Lay down
Medium Bodied
Dry
13.0% Alcohol
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2022 Château Angélus, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Red
2022
Lay down
Full Bodied
Dry
12.5% Alcohol
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2021 Château les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Red
2021
Lay down
Medium Bodied
Dry
13.5% Alcohol
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A white grape variety that is believed to have originated in Egypt. It takes its name from a village in the Saone-et-Loire departement where it is grown to produce Pouilly-sur-Loire. It is widely planted around the world though more often as a table grape than for wine production.
In Germany it is known as Weisser Gutedel, and in France is often known as Chasselas de Moissac. It is the most widely planted variety in Switzerland where it is known as Fendant.
It was first planted in Alsace in the 17th century and is generally blended with other grapes and sold as Edelzwicker. The authorities are not keen on the grape and have banned any new plantings. It is a relatively easy variety to cultivate although its naturally high vigour means it is not suited to very dry and very fertile soils.