Chenin blanc Flashcards
What are the climates Chenin Blanc grows well in?
Cool
Moderate
Warm
Chenin Blanc is naturally high or low in acidity?
High in acidity
Chenin Blanc is _____ to Botrytis/noble rot.
susceptible
What is South Africa’s most planted white grape?
Chenin Blanc
What is the overall climate of South Africa?
Overall climate is warm, though regions on the south coast can run cool.
Why does Chenin Blanc perform so well in South Africa?
It is able to retain its acidity despite the warm climate.
South African Chenin Blancs are usually oaked or unoaked?
Oaked
Describe a typical Chenin Blanc from South Africa.
Dry
Medium bodied
Fruity
Lightly oaked
Chenin Blanc in its youth shows flavors of ___; as it ages it takes on more ___ flavors.
Youth –> citrus, apple
Ages –> tropical, stone fruit
Which AOC in the Loire Valley is known to be a classic appellation for Chenin Blanc?
Vouvray AOC
What is the only white grape varietal allowed in Vouvray AOC?
Chenin Blanc
t the styles and sweetness levels permitted in Vouvray AOC.
Still
Sparkling
Dry
Off-dry
Medium
Sweet
Chenin Blanc is extremely versatile.
Describe the flavor differences between a dry Vouvray and a sweet Vouvray.
Dry Vouvray = fresh apple and crunchy pear flavors.
Sweet Vouvray = extra-ripe tropical and stone fruit flavors, usually Botrytis-affected, too.
