Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Lujan de Cuyo
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Lujan de Cuyo.
More informations about the variety 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.
More informations about the region of Mendoza
America's first DOC, the consecrated terroir of the world's Malbec in Mendoza on the Andean piedmont (825-1,080 m). Signature Malbec (>9,000 ha here): dense, velvety reds with signature notes of blackberry, plum, violet, cocoa and sweet spices, round tannins and bright fruit — the grape's maximum expression. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple Bonarda, spicy Tempranillo, peppery Syrah. Chardonnay, Sauvignon whites.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc