Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Haute Vallee de l'Aude
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Haute Vallee de l'Aude.
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
IGP in the Pyrenean foothills (Aude, oceanic-Mediterranean climate, altitude, limestone soils): Chardonnay signature white — elegant and aromatic with notes of fresh fruit, spices and expressive minerality marked by limestone, fresh balance highlighting fruity character and length. Chenin, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon and Viognier complement. Altitude and oceanic influence temper Mediterranean climate, slow ripening, aromatic concentration.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- MelonPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- OakyPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- CheesePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- JasminePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc