Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Côte Roannaise

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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 Loire Valley

The AOC Côte-Roannaise is attached to the Centre-Loire sub-region, its appellation area is located in the AuvergneVineyard">Vineyards. It is located in the North of the Loire dePartment, leaning against the Madeleine (a chain of the Massif Central), covering 210 hectares. The vineyard is marked by numerous waterways which create very favourable situations for the vine to flourish. Gamay, the only Grape variety used in the production of the red and rosé wines of the Côte-Roannaise AOC, finds its ideal soil in the granite soils.

What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?

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