Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Val de Loire
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Val 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 Vin de Pays
Val de Loire is a regional PGI title, covering wines produced in an area that roughly corresponds to the Val de Loire wine region in northern France. The PGI catchment area covers 14 departments and is one of the largest in France in terms of area. The Terroir is extremely varied throughout the Loire Valley region. Wines produced under the PGI title have as much style as the AOC appellations of the Loire.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- ApricotPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- HoneysucklePresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- BananaPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MangoPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
News about the grape variety Chenin blanc
Photo Highlights: Decanter Taste With The Experts featuring Médoc Grand Cru Classé 2017
Decanter hosted its first tasting for the monthly event series Taste with the Experts last month at its very own Tasting Suite in London’s Paddington. Host Andy Howard MW guided 12 guests through an exclusive blind tasting of the Médoc Grand Cru Classé 2017, often described as a ‘forgotten vintage’ but one that produced a wonderful array of wines that are already approachable and more than deserve their place on tables and in cellars. The event was a very special evening giving Decan ...
Bordeaux 2021 harvest was 20% below 10-year average following spring frosts
The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) revealed that the Bordeaux 2021 vintage was 20% below the region’s 10-year average. Bud burst came earlier than usual amid very sunny weather in March, and many young buds were then destroyed by severe frosts, which hammered the region in early April. It means that producers will have just 503 million bottles from the 2021 vintage, which is significantly below average. The region’s sweet whites, including Sauternes, suffered the sharpest y ...
Château Latour owner Artémis invests in Champagne Jacquesson
Artémis Domaines has taken a minority stake in the capital of Jacquesson in Champagne, the groups said in a statement this week. Financial details weren’t disclosed. The partnership marks a new departure for Artémis, owned by the Pinault family. Alongside Château Latour, the group’s portfolio already includes Eisele Vineyard estate in Napa Valley, Clos de Tart in Burgundy and Château-Grillet in the Rhône. Maison Jacquesson traces its history back to 1798 and has been owned by the Chiquet family ...