Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Crimea
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Crimea.
More informations about the variety Chenin blanc
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.
More informations about the region of Crimea
Historic Black Sea wine peninsula with centuries-old imperial tradition. Recognised speciality: Iberian-style fortified and sweet wines (Massandra, founded by Nicholas II in 1894), with signature notes of dried fruit, candied apricot, honey, walnut and caramel, exceptional long cellaring. Also dense Cabernet Sauvignon and deep Saperavi reds with black fruit, lively Aligoté whites, mineral Riesling and native Kokur. Identity grapes: Ekim Kara, Kefessia.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc