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
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
The wine region of Haute Vallee de l'Aude is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Begude or the Domaine Begude produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Haute Vallee de l'Aude are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Haute Vallee de l'Aude often reveals types of flavors of cherry, honey or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of cranberry, grapefruit or peach.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- MelonPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- CheesePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- JasminePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc