Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Coteaux du Giennois

Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Coteaux du Giennois.

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1Winery Oscar Brillant - Réserve Coteaux du GiennoisRéserve Coteaux du GiennoisWinery Oscar Brillant
2Winery Foucher Lebrun - Les Bachots Coteaux du Giennois BlancLes Bachots Coteaux du Giennois BlancWinery Foucher Lebrun

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 Coteaux-du-Giennois AOC is located in the Centre-Loire sub-region. The 200 hectare VineyardLies on two distinct soils separated by the "Cosne fault". To the North, the soils are composed of clay, silica and sometimes limestone, they are located in the area from Briare to Gien. To the South, the vineyards are located on white earth and clots, with siliceous deposits in places.

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

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