Chasselas gets a bad rap in France where it’s often grown as a table grape. Here 10-12 days of skin contact gives spice, structure and a bit of green tea grip. There’s a nice balance between wildness and a lovely fresh citrus finish.
Rhone-Alpes
Vin de France
Chasselas:
Cool continental
Black shale
Certified organic
500 metres
10-12 days on skins
11 months in large old French oak