Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Australie de l'Ouest
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Australie de l'Ouest.
More informations about the variety Chenin blanc
It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.
More informations about the region of Australie de l'Ouest
Western Australia is the largest of Australia's eight administrative areas and territories. In 2020, it accounted for only 2% of the nation's wine production, but has already produced up to 20% of the country's fine wines. Covering the entire western third of the vast island-continent, "WA" (as it is commonly known) stretches 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles) from east to west. This makes it the second largest administrative subdivision of any country in the world, larger than Alaska and Texas combined.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc