Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Crémant de Loire
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Crémant de Loire.
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
Crémant de Loire is the regional appellation for Sparkling wines from Anjou, Saumur and Touraine - the heart of France's Loire Valley wine region. Chenin Blanc is the main ingredient. A wide range of other traditional Loire grape varieties can be used. These include the obvious choices of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but also Cabernet Franc, Pineau d'Aunis, Grolleau Noir and even Cabernet Sauvignon.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 73% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 56% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 55% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 45% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 43% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 41% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 38% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 38% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 33% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 31% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 25% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 25% of Chenin blanc
- YeastPresent in 22% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 21% of Chenin blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 18% of Chenin blanc
- GrapefruitPresent in 16% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 16% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 15% of Chenin blanc
- ToastyPresent in 15% of Chenin blanc
- BriochePresent in 15% of Chenin blanc
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