Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Vin de France
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de France.
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 Vin de France
Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 58% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 51% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 44% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 31% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 30% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 29% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 25% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 24% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 24% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 21% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 19% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 17% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 16% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 13% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 10% of Chenin blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Chenin blanc
- OrangePresent in 8% of Chenin blanc
- ApricotPresent in 8% of Chenin blanc
- CheesePresent in 8% of Chenin blanc