Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Sierre
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Sierre.
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
Largest wine-growing commune of Swiss Valais at the heart of the Alpine arc, steep south-east slopes on schist and glacial moraines. Signature Pinot Noir as red king (~40%): fine and silky with notes of red cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, dried flowers and an alpine mineral touch, fine tannins and elegant palate. Fendant (Chasselas) as white king (~40%): taut and mineral (green apple, citrus, almond). Vibrant Petite Arvine, ample Johannisberg, supple Gamay.