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Chasselas

Chasselas

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A white grape that people eat and make into wine, especially in Switzerland and France
  • noun
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  • The vineyard is famous for its crisp Chasselas wines enjoyed throughout the region.

Examples

  • Many Swiss winemakers use Chasselas as their primary grape variety.

  • She bought a bunch of fresh Chasselas grapes at the market for dessert.

  • I love the taste of Chasselas grapes.

  • Have you ever tried Chasselas wine?

  • The Chasselas grape is popular for its fresh flavor and is often eaten as a snack.

  • In France, the Chasselas grape is used to produce a light and refreshing white wine.

  • Swiss vineyards are known for cultivating the Chasselas grape, prized for both eating and winemaking.

Surface Forms

Chasselas singular
Chasselas plural

Etymology

Chasselas for the grape comes from the French village Chasselas, where people have grown this vine for a long time, so the grape is 'named after' that place. That is why the name connects the fruit to the region in Switzerland and France.