Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Texas
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Texas.
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 Texas
5th US producer with a Mediterranean style suited to the heat. Signature Tempranillo as red: fleshy and fruity with notes of ripe cherry, plum and sweet spices, round tannins. Also dense Tannat, spicy Mourvèdre, juicy Sangiovese, peppery Syrah. Suited aromatic whites: full Viognier (apricot, flowers), saline Vermentino, lively Albariño.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 8% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Chenin blanc