Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of San Rafael
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of San Rafael.
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
Argentine region south of Mendoza, altitude vineyards (400-800 m) between Andes and Pampa, 2nd Argentine DOC. Malbec signature red: deep and expressive with signature notes of blackberry, black plum, violet, sweet spices and ink touch, round tannins and sunny mouth — typical fleshy Mendoza style. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, eucalyptus), supple fruity Bonarda, fresh Chenin and ample Chardonnay in whites. Dry climate with strong thermal amplitudes, Andes-irrigated.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc