Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Pays d'Oc
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Pays d'Oc.
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 Pays d'Oc
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 7% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- OakyPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- StonePresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- ApricotPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- GrapefruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc