Chenin blanc vs Marsanne
Compare Chenin blanc and Marsanne: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Chenin blanc | Marsanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 8261 | 2435 |
| Average rating | 3.74 / 5 | 3.82 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Argentina, Australia | France, United States, Australia, Switzerland, Italy |
Chenin blanc
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
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Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
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