Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Pays Nantais
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Pays Nantais.
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 Pays Nantais is the region surrounding the city of Nantes, on the Atlantic coast of Brittany, France. The region covers an area of about 90 kilometres from east to west, between neighbouring Anjou and the Atlantic coast. Most of the production produces light, fresh white wines. The most famous of these is undoubtedly Muscadet, where the melon">Melon de Bourgogne grape dominates the plantings.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
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