Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Mexico
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Mexico.
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 wines of Mexico
The Vitis vinifera Vine and the concept of winemaking arrived in Mexico with the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. Before the colony's wine production could meet local demand, wine was imported from Spanish vineyards, which maintained a healthy Flow of ships and trade between Spain and Nueva Espana ("New Spain" as Mexico was called at the time). This trade was so important that the King of Spain, King Carlos II, banned commercial wine production to keep it going. Local wine production was only allowed for ceremonial purposes, but it was this legal exception that kept a tiny Mexican wine industry going until the early 19th century, when Mexico gained its independence from Spain.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 34% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 26% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 23% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 22% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 19% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 18% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 11% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 11% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 8% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- LimePresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc