Chenin Blanc (White grape variety)
Styles
Cool climate:
Moderate climate:
Warm climate:
Secondary flavors:
Tertiary flavors:
Citrus, green apple with high acidity
Pear, grenadillo, stone fruit with high acidity
Mango, spice and honey with medium high acidity
Tropical and honey in late harvest sweet wines
Can easily develop botrytis in right climate
Oak ageing adds toasty, honey and spicy richness
Increased richness and nuttiness
Features
Increasingly popular
Can ripen unevenly leading to unripe, leafy flavors
Can develop botrytis notes even in dry wines
Retains high acidity