Chenin blanc vs Viognier
Compare Chenin blanc and Viognier: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Chenin blanc | Viognier | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 8261 | 9557 |
| Average rating | 3.74 / 5 | 3.76 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, United States, Argentina, Australia | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, 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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Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
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