Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Canada
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Canada.
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 wines of Canada
Canada - the world's second-largest country by area - is far from the most obvious of wine-producing nations, yet its vineyards are capable of producing both quality and quantity. Powerful Cabernets and AromaticDryGrape/riesling">Rieslings play an important role in the country's wine portfolio, but the deliciously Sweet Icewine (mostly white, but also red) is unquestionably the quintessential Canadian wine style. Making the most of their consistently cold winter temperatures, Canadian wine producers have become world leaders in ice wine production. The Canadian wine industry is primarily based in four provinces: Ontario and British Columbia, which are responsible for 98% of quality wine production, and Quebec and Nova Scotia, which are emerging wine regions with a small but loyal local following.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 15% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 14% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 13% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 9% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 8% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent 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
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- QuincePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc