Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Australie du Sud
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Australie du Sud.
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 Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- OakyPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ButterPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc