white grape

Fendant

Steep, sun-drenched terraced vineyards of Switzerland's Valais.

Known as: Fendant de Sion, Chasselas Fendant

Fendant is the Swiss name for Chasselas, the country's signature white, grown on the sheer sunny terraces of the Valais.

It yields a clean, gently almond-edged white that is practically the national aperitif — and the classic partner to melted-cheese dishes.

For the buyer, Fendant is Swiss simplicity done beautifully: fresh, mineral and made for raclette long before dessert.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

applewhite bloomhazelnutwet stone

Flavour

green applepearalmondherbalmineral

Food Pairing

  • · raclette
  • · fondue
  • · lake trout
  • · mild cheeses
  • · charcuterie

Notable Fendant Wines

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Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Fendant.