Chenin Blanc Wine Information

Chenin Blanc Single Variety* Wine

Wine Color White
Type Still
Oak Info Oaked or unoaked
Typical Sweetness Dry-to-Sweet
Typical Acidity High
Typical Tannins None
Typical Body unknown
Notes High acidity makes it good for aging.
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* Some "single variety" wines have other grapes in them.

The Chenin Blanc Grape

Grape Color White
Climate(s) Cool, Moderate, Warm
Regions Grown • Australia - South Western Australia - Margaret River GI
• France - Loire Valley
• France - Loire Valley - Vouvray AOC
• South Africa - Western Cape
• South Africa - Western Cape - Constanitia Ward
• South Africa - Western Cape - Elgin Ward
• South Africa - Western Cape - Stallenbosch District
• South Africa - Western Cape - Walker Bay District
Notes Susceptibility to Noble Rot. Suitable for late harvest (vendanges tardives)
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Aromas

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Subtle
  P.3  
Citrus:
Grapefruit
Pronounced
  P.1  
Citrus:
Lemon
Subtle
  P.2  
Citrus:
Lime
Pronounced
  P.7  
Pome Fruits:
Apple (Green)
Pronounced
  P.6  
Pome Fruits:
Apple (Yellow)
Pronounced
  P.5  
Pome Fruits:
Pear
Pronounced
  P.105  
Stone Fruits:
Apricot
Pronounced
  P.8  
Stone Fruits:
Peach
Pronounced
  P.10  
Tropical Fruits:
Guava
Pronounced
  P.107  
Tropical Fruits:
Mango
Subtle
  P.9  
Tropical Fruits:
Melon
Pronounced
  P.11  
Tropical Fruits:
Pineapple
Subtle
  T.14  
Dried Fruits:
Dry Apricot
Subtle
  P.15  
Dried Fruits:
Orange Peel
Pronounced
  P.16  
Tropical Fruits:
Banana (Ripe)
Pronounced
  P.29  
White Flowers:
Acacia
Pronounced
  P.24  
White Flowers:
Honeysuckle
Pronounced
  P.27  
White Flowers:
Linden
Pronounced
  P.26  
White Flowers:
Orange Blossom
Pronounced
  P.97  
Fresh Herbs:
Angelica / Wild Celery
Subtle
  P.36  
Fresh Herbs:
Cut Grass
Subtle
  P.40  
Fresh Herbs:
Mint
Subtle
  T.42  
Dried Herbs:
Black Tea
Subtle
  T.41  
Dried Herbs:
Hay
Subtle
  P.44  
Leaves:
Blackcurrant Leaf
Subtle
  T.47  
Chemical:
Iodine
Subtle
  S.51  
Malolactic Fermentation:
Butter
Subtle
  S.57  
Toasted:
Smoke
Subtle
  S.54  
Toasted:
Toast
Subtle
  P.61  
Spices:
Cinnamon
Subtle
  S.64  
Spices:
Clove
Subtle
  T.63  
Spices:
Nutmeg
Subtle
  S.59  
Spices:
Vanilla
Subtle
  T.67  
Nuts:
Almond
Subtle
  T.66  
Nuts:
Hazelnut
Subtle
  S.68  
Woods:
Oak
Subtle
  T.133  
Dried Fruits:
Dried Apple
Pronounced
  T.73  
Aged White Wine:
Honey
Pronounced
  T.96  
Aged White Wine:
Marzipan
Pronounced
  P.72  
Aged White Wine:
Quince Jelly



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