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Fendant "Amandoleyre" Grand Cru, Cave du Vieux Moulin
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Fendant "Amandoleyre" Grand Cru, Cave du Vieux Moulin - 2022

750 mL
Item # 40909

Fendant, also known as Chasselas, is grown high up on the slopes of the Alps and produces a refreshing wine of fine structure with a stony minerality. The Amandoleyre vineyard takes its name from the almond trees that were once planted here. From a Grand Cru site from prime vineyards within Vétroz.
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Color
White
Vintage
2022
Country
Switzerland
Region
Valais
Producer
Cave du Vieux Moulin
Grape Variety
Chasselas
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Staff Pick Notes

Fendant is an emblematic wine of Switzerland as a whole, and the gem of the Valais region. It is a wine made of the Chasselas varietal and produced in the Valais. Nowhere else in the Confederation may use this name, despite it being the most widely grown grape.This is a Grand Cru Fendant from Vétroz, coming from very steep-sloped vineyards that climb the valley walls. It has an aromatic profile that speaks in a hushed tone. The subtlety is prized as it allows for the terroir of the various soils to shine through. The name Fendant comes from the grape's tendency to implode when pressure is applied with the fingers. Melting, if you will, instead of exploding. This is a perfect pairing for many cheeses. The creamy texture and flavors complement the richness of dairy. Grab some ribbons of Tête de Moine and you'll be Alpine heaven.

- VG

More About This Wine

Chasselas

A white grape grown all over the world, including Alsace, the Loire, Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Italy. The best Chasselas wines, however, are produced in Switzerland, where the grape is called Fendant and is the most widely planted variety in the country. When made well, Chasselas is soft, welcoming and easy to drink.

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