Chenin Blanc Flashcards
Learn characteristics, winemaking/maturation, and important regions of Chenin Blanc.
What are the climates Chenin Blanc grows well in?
- Cool
- Moderate
- Warm
Chenin Blanc is naturally high or low in acidity?
High in acidity
Fill in the blank:
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
- Peach, pineapple flavors
- Lightly oaked
Fill in the blank:
Chenin Blanc in its youth shows flavors of _____; as it ages it takes on more _____ flavors.
- citrus, apple
- dried fruit, nuts, and honey
Which AOC in the Loire Valley is known to be a classic appellation for Chenin Blanc?
Vouvray AOC
What is the only white grape variety allowed in Vouvray AOC?
Chenin Blanc
List 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.
What is the labeling term used in Vouvray to denote an off-dry or medium style?
Demi-sec
Chenin Blanc from Vouvray is usually oaked or unoaked?
Unoaked
