Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Central Coast
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Central Coast.
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 California
Vast Californian coast (450 km) cooled by Pacific fogs. Cradle of great coastal Pinots and Chardonnays: fine silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth) on Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Maria and Santa Lucia Highlands; ample taut Chardonnay, yellow fruit and saline minerality. Also spicy peppery Syrah, structured Cabernet and jammy Zinfandel on Paso Robles.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc