Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Languedoc
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Languedoc.
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
Sunny, generous southern reds: spicy, peppery Syrah, round, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), deep Mourvèdre, structured Carignan, supple Cinsault. From robust Corbières and Minervois to fresher Terrasses du Larzac, via Faugères on schist or taut Pic Saint-Loup. Lively, iodised Picpoul de Pinet whites (oysters), ample Roussanne and Marsanne. 14 sub-appellations, ~10,000 ha in regional AOC.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- OakPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- OakyPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- ButterPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc