Chelois
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Seibel 1000
Chelois is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, blackberry, spice note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Chambourcin and De Chaunac.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on cherry-blackberry fruit with spice accents.
- Check body as medium and texture as balanced.
Confidence signals
- Historic French hybrid red profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: New York · Michigan · Quebec
- Classic styles: French hybrid red known for strong color and early-ripening cool-climate utility · Medium-bodied red hybrid with fruit-spice profile and blending versatility
Common questions
Is Chelois a red or white grape variety?
Chelois is a red wine grape variety.
What does Chelois smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chelois include red cherry, blackberry and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Chelois?
Documented tells for Chelois: Anchor on cherry-blackberry fruit with spice accents. and Check body as medium and texture as balanced..
What is Chelois most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chelois is most commonly confused with Chambourcin, De Chaunac and Landot Noir. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chelois grown?
Classic regions for Chelois include New York, Michigan and Quebec.