Robert Gilliard
Les Murettes Fendant Chasselas
Sion, Valais, Switzerland
Fendant is what Chesselas is known as in the Swiss region of Valais, where this wine is produced. Took a long while to open up. Light gold color. Aromas of baked yellow apple and uncooked pie dough. A hint of white flowers after aeration. Pallet also features yellow apple, (more in the raw form) pears and vanilla. Mineral notes on the long and crisp finish. Vibrant acidity and creamy texture. I would decant this wine next time.
Fendant is what Chesselas is known as in the Swiss region of Valais, where this wine is produced. Took a long while to open up. Light gold color. Aromas of baked yellow apple and uncooked pie dough. A hint of white flowers after aeration. Pallet also features yellow apple, (more in the raw form) pears and vanilla. Mineral notes on the long and crisp finish. Vibrant acidity and creamy texture. I would decant this wine next time.
Nov 20th, 2022
Understated, mineral and tight, hues of underripe banana and fig. A later flavour of lightly soured honeydew.
A fun adventure with the Swiss Chasselas grape.
Understated, mineral and tight, hues of underripe banana and fig. A later flavour of lightly soured honeydew.
A fun adventure with the Swiss Chasselas grape.
A charming white with a light golden hue. Floral and citrus aromas on the nose, with green apple, mineral, and yeast flavors on the palate. A classic Swiss varietal that should be distributed more widely...but then again, the relative scarcity of Swiss wine here in the States probably adds to the appeal! 100% Chasselas. 1/10/22.
A charming white with a light golden hue. Floral and citrus aromas on the nose, with green apple, mineral, and yeast flavors on the palate. A classic Swiss varietal that should be distributed more widely...but then again, the relative scarcity of Swiss wine here in the States probably adds to the appeal! 100% Chasselas. 1/10/22.
Dec 27th, 2021
Really nice crisp Fendant!! Great wine!! Nice value as well @ CHF 16 per bottle.
Really nice crisp Fendant!! Great wine!! Nice value as well @ CHF 16 per bottle.
Jun 12th, 2021