Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Galilee
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Galilee.
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 Galilee
Galilee is an administrative and wine region in Northern Israel. Its name is perhaps most widely recognized in the context of Lake Galilee, via its associations with the Bible, but it is now steadily becoming known as a wine region. 'Water into wine' is not a New theme for the Galilee region as the story of the wedding at Cana, in which Jesus turns water into wine, is widely thought to have its origins here. The Galilee (Galil in Hebrew) is located in the northern most reach of the couunty, with Golan Heights to the east and the Coastal Plains to the west.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc