Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of North East Victoria
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of North East Victoria.
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.
North-east Victoria zone (Australia), world home of Rutherglen fortified wines: syrupy Muscats and Topaques with raisin, fig, date, caramel, coffee, honey and spice notes, blends up to 50 years old, among the most opulent in the world. High-altitude King Valley excels in fresh Glera sparkling (Prosecco — pear, apple, flowers) and Pinot Grigio. Beechworth signs precise Chardonnay (citrus, nut butter) and peppery high-altitude Shiraz. A multi-style treasure.