Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 98% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 98% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 97% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 97% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 95% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 93% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 91% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 88% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 86% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 72% of Chenin blanc
- Dried fruitPresent in 42% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 28% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 27% of Chenin blanc
- OakyPresent in 27% of Chenin blanc
- CitrusPresent in 27% of Chenin blanc
- CreamPresent in 26% of Chenin blanc
- HoneyPresent in 26% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 26% of Chenin blanc
- PineapplePresent in 25% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 25% of Chenin blanc
News about the grape variety Chenin blanc
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