Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Hérault
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Hérault.
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
Vast Languedoc IGP between the Cévennes and the Étang de Thau: Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre signatures in powerful, fruity reds with black fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), garrigue, Mediterranean spices and a peppery touch, coated tannins. Cabernet, Merlot, Cinsault and Carignan complement. Grenache Blanc, Macabeu and Terret in accessible whites, plus aromatic Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Viognier. Fresh rosés.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- OakyPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- ButterPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- LimePresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- StonePresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- OilPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc