Wines made from Chenin blanc grapes of Columbia Valley
Discover the best wines made with Chenin blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Columbia Valley.
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 Washington
Cradle of Washington State's great reds. Dense, structured Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, firm tannins), round velvety Merlot, signature Syrah with peppery notes, black olive and deep black fruit. Also precise whites: balanced Chardonnay, taut fruity Riesling with peach notes. Semi-desert vineyard of 24,300 ha sheltered by the Cascades, loess soils over basalt, strong temperature swings.
What are the typical flavors of the Chenin blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 17% of Chenin blanc
- EarthPresent in 12% of Chenin blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Chenin blanc
- OakPresent in 11% of Chenin blanc
- VegetalPresent in 7% of Chenin blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 6% of Chenin blanc
- FloralPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Chenin blanc
- PearPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Chenin blanc
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- PeachPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- Green applePresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc
- LemonPresent in 1% of Chenin blanc