Chenin blanc vs Müller-Thurgau
Compare Chenin blanc and Müller-Thurgau: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Chenin blanc | Müller-Thurgau | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 8261 | 2200 |
| Average rating | 3.74 / 5 | 3.58 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Argentina, Australia | Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria |
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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Light, aromatic whites with a tender palate and moderate acidity, with muscat-like aromas of white flowers, apple, citrus, peach and honeyed notes. Made as easy dry whites, popular semi-dry wines and some sparkling cuvées. Widely planted in Germany (Rheinhessen, Baden), northern Italy (Alto Adige, Trentino), Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and Japan. Cross of riesling × madeleine royale created in 1882 by Hermann Müller in Geisenheim.
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