Chancellor
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Seibel 7053
Chancellor is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, plum, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Marechal Foch and Chambourcin.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for plum-black cherry fruit and rounded mid-palate.
- Check tannin as moderate and approachable.
Confidence signals
- Seibel-derived red profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Finger Lakes · Pennsylvania · Southern England
- Classic styles: French-American hybrid red with medium-plus body and plush dark-fruit core · Cool-climate red suited to varietal bottlings and supportive blend roles
Common questions
Is Chancellor a red or white grape variety?
Chancellor is a red wine grape variety.
What does Chancellor smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chancellor include black cherry, plum and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Chancellor?
Documented tells for Chancellor: Look for plum-black cherry fruit and rounded mid-palate. and Check tannin as moderate and approachable..
What is Chancellor most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chancellor is most commonly confused with Marechal Foch, Chambourcin and Chelois. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chancellor grown?
Classic regions for Chancellor include Finger Lakes, Pennsylvania and Southern England.