Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Haute Loire
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Haute 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
Haute Loire is an unofficial name for the wine-producing communes of the Loire Valley located upstream (South and east) from Touraine. It includes two of the Loire's most famous appellations - Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume - along with a number of lesser known appellations such as Orléans, Valencay, Quincy and Côtes du Forez. The concept of a "Haute Loire" sub-region is necessary because the appellations that make it up are not grouped by an administrative or historical region; their main commonality is their proximity to the Loire River. Most other French wine regions correspond closely to an administrative region or department (e.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- CeleryPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
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