Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Vin de Pays
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de Pays.
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
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 19% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 16% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 15% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 9% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 9% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 9% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 9% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 8% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- ButterPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- StonePresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc