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
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 Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
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 3% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- GingerPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- BriochePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- OrangePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc