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De Chaunac

Red wine grape variety

De Chaunac — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of black cherry, plum, dark berry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninLow
BodyMedium
AlcoholLow
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Look for plum/cherry fruit with fresh acid line.
  • Check tannin as softer than vinifera Cabernet-family reds.

Confidence signals

  • Cold-climate De Chaunac profile
  • Medium-plus acidity with low-to-medium tannin

Aromas

Signature

black cherryplumdark berry

Common

earthy notespice noteherbal note

Occasional

vanilla note

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Quebec · Ontario · Northeast US
  • Classic styles: Early-ripening red hybrid with dark-fruit character and moderate structure · Cold-climate hybrid red often blended to improve color and fruit depth
  • Style examples: Quebec De Chaunac · Ontario blend with De Chaunac

Common questions

Is De Chaunac a red or white grape variety?
De Chaunac is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does De Chaunac smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of De Chaunac include black cherry, plum and dark berry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol.
What is De Chaunac most often confused with in blind tasting?
De Chaunac is most commonly confused with Chambourcin, Chelois and Landot Noir. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is De Chaunac grown?
Classic regions for De Chaunac include Quebec, Ontario and Northeast US.

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