Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of North Coast
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of North Coast.
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.
Vast Californian parent AVA: Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake County. Cabernet Sauvignon the star: powerful, opulent reds with ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate, cedar and tobacco, round tannins, sun-soaked palate. Round Chardonnay (pear, brioche, butter, vanilla). Also fresh coastal and Russian River Pinot Noir, sunny Zinfandel (candied blackberry, spice), supple Merlot.