Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Languedoc-Roussillon
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Languedoc-Roussillon.
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 Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- OrangePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- BriochePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- GingerPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
News about the grape variety Chenin blanc
NZ winery uses terroir ‘fingerprint’ to verify fine wine origin
North Canterbury-based Pyramid Valley has formed a partnership with fellow New Zealand firm Oritain, which specialises in proving the origin of different products, and said the group’s ability to ‘fingerprint’ vineyard terroir offers a way to guarantee the provenance of its fine wines. Both partners suggested the system could contribute to preventing fine wine fraud more generally, but it’s early days. Wines in Pyramid Valley’s 2020-vintage Botanicals Collection, featuring Pinot Noir and Chardon ...
The Mâcon plus appellation investigated through its geology and geography
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the appellation Mâcon plus geographical denomination . The tectonics and the very different nature of the rocks that make up the subsoil of this region explain the great variety of soils found in this part fo Bourgogne. It also explains why each wine offers a different personnality. This vid ...
Nomad winemaker: Why I make wine in Spain
When I started my nomadic winemaking project, in 2018 at Niepoort Vinhos in Portugal’s Douro region, I had no idea how large a part Spain would go on to play – I certainly never intended to make it the locus of my project. So how did it happen? Yes, there was an element of chance and taking opportunities where they arose. But also, among the talented winemakers to whom I pitched collaborations, I sensed an openness and a readiness to collaborate which seemed particular to Spain. Held in June las ...