Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Valle de Parras
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Valle de Parras.
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 Valle de Parras
The wine region of Valle de Parras of Mexico. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bodegas San Lorenzo or the Domaine Don Leo produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valle de Parras are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valle de Parras often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or dark fruit and sometimes also flavors of cedar, non oak or earth.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc