Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Estaing
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Estaing.
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.
Estaing is an appellation covering red, white and rosé wines from a small region in southwestern France, in the Aveyron department. The vineyards, which cover the south-facing slopes of the Lot valley, produce a light, supple red wine made mainly from Fer and Gamay grapes. Rosé wines made from Gamay and Delicate white wines made from Chenin Blanc are also produced. The appellation covers three villages - Coubisou, Sebrazac and Estaing - which lie aLong the Truyère, a small tributary of the Lot.