Winegrowers > Grape Varieties > Grape varieties white
Five grape varieties, five strong character. Here are the reasons for the uniqueness of each of our grape varieties.
Chasselas
Vaud Country is synonymous with chasselas. No other type of vine is as well adapted to the diversity of the Vaud soils as is chasselas. Indeed, this somewhat neutral type of vine magnificently reflects the character and personality of the soil on which...
Chardonnay
Chardonnay, cultivated on an area of more than 38 hectares, produces wines of great smoothness, with complex fruity flavours, enhanced by a slightly mineral tang.
Pinot blanc
The pinot blanc produces interesting wines that sometimes seem a little neutral, but which can also appear very smooth and noble and be richly structured. And its aroma of white flowers is utterly charming.
Pinot gris
The pinot gris is characterised by its beautiful yellow and golden hue as well as a discrete aroma (of almonds and ripe fruits, with just a touch of spice); it is, moreover, well-structured, dense, and full-bodied, almost buttery at times. Pinot gris...
Gewurztraminer
Its inimitable, intense, almost bewitching bouquet combines the voluptuous perfume of a bunch of roses and spicy components with hints of exotic fruits. Finally, note its beautiful characteristic colour with its warm yellow and golden reflections.
Doral
This type of vine is a cross between chasselas and chardonnay. It is produced in small quantities, and it gives wines whose bouquet is finely fruity and pleasantly acidy; wines of a remarkable potential. If processed to become a medium or even a sweet...
