Chenin blanc vs Sylvaner
Compare Chenin blanc and Sylvaner: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Chenin blanc | Sylvaner | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 8261 | 1536 |
| Average rating | 3.74 / 5 | 3.70 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Argentina, Australia | France, Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, 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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Lively, understated whites with a tender palate and fresh acidity, with delicate aromas of citrus, white flowers, green apple, hay and typical mineral notes. Light and refreshing finish. Made as easy dry whites and more structured lees-aged cuvées. Star of Alsace AOC (one of the historic varieties), absolute signature of German Franconia (Silvaner on shell-limestone soils) and present in Austria and Switzerland. Central European variety of Austrian origin.
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