Structure

Bodymedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast chicken
    Medium body suits simply roasted poultry.
  • Swiss fondue
    Chasselas is the traditional Swiss pairing for cheese fondue.
  • Grilled white fish
    A food-friendly dry white for simply prepared fish.

History

Blankenhorn markets this Ortswein Gutedel under the Chasselas name, a nod to the grape's cross-border identity between Baden and neighboring Switzerland.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Blankenhorn · visiting guide
Grapes
Gutedel
Classification
VDP.Ortswein
Oak
Stainless steel, no oak contact.
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR12-15 at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from vintage

Frequently asked about Schliengen Chasselas

Is Chasselas the same grape as Gutedel?

Yes, Chasselas is the French and Swiss name for the same grape known locally as Gutedel.

When should I drink it?

It drinks well from 2 to 6 years after the vintage.

What food pairs with it?

Swiss cheese fondue is the traditional match for Chasselas.

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