Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Judean Hills
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Judean Hills.
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 Judean Hills
Judean Hills wine region – which is theoretically further divided into the Jerusalem, Gush Etzion and Southern Judean Hills sub-regions – Lies within the Samson region of Central Israel. The Judean Hills (or Mountains) form a low mountain range that dominates the landscape around Jerusalem and the West Bank. Hebron, Bethlehem and Ramallah also lie within the range, which formed the core territory of the Kingdom of Judah where the earliest Jewish settlements were located. Although not one of Israel's better known wine regions (like Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights in Galilee), Judean Hills is an emerging viticultural area, and significant potential has been identified for its future.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- OakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc