Chenin blanc of France — Profile, Food Pairings & Best Wines | Winedexer
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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.
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More informations about the wines of France
France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is arguably the world's largest wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced more wine - and apparently better quality - than any other country. Wine is embedded in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. However, the lasting appeal of French wine is not necessarily its Volume or prestige, but rather the variety of styles available.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 98% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 95% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 91% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 85% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 84% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 80% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 78% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 67% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 64% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 59% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 59% of Chenin blanc
- ApricotPresent in 57% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 57% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 54% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 52% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 52% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 50% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 45% of Chenin blanc
- StonePresent in 37% of Chenin blanc
- Dried fruitPresent in 36% of Chenin blanc
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc of France
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