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
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
More informations about the region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
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
- ApplesPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- OakyPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- ApricotPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- StonePresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- GrapefruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc