Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Limoux
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Limoux.
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
Languedoc AOC south of Carcassonne, cradle of French sparkling wine (ancestral method born in 1531, predating Champagne). Blanquette de Limoux from Mauzac (min. 90%) is the signature with notes of green apple, ripe pear, white flowers and a honeyed touch typical of the grape, tender palate. Finer Crémant de Limoux on Chardonnay and Chenin (citrus, brioche).
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- OakPresent in 12% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 11% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 10% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 9% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- OakyPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- ApricotPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc