Chenin blanc vs Pinot blanc
Compare Chenin blanc and Pinot blanc: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Chenin blanc | Pinot blanc | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 8261 | 7525 |
| Average rating | 3.74 / 5 | 3.75 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Argentina, Australia | France, Italy, Germany, United States, Czech Republic |
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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Round, supple whites with a soft palate, showing discreet aromas of apple, pear, fresh almond, white flowers and brioche notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. Star of Crémant d'Alsace (fine, taut sparkling) and base of Edelzwicker. Grown in Germany (Weissburgunder, Baden-Württemberg), northern Italy (Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige), Austria and Luxembourg. A white mutation of Pinot Noir.
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