De Chaunac
Red wine grape variety
Also known as DeChaunac Hybrid
De Chaunac is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, plum, dark berry. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Chambourcin and Chelois.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for plum/cherry fruit with fresh acid line.
- Check tannin as softer than vinifera Cabernet (#1929)-family reds.
Confidence signals
- Cold-climate De Chaunac profile
- Medium-plus acidity with low-to-medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is De Chaunac a red or white grape variety?
De Chaunac is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish De Chaunac?
Documented tells for De Chaunac: Look for plum/cherry fruit with fresh acid line. and Check tannin as softer than vinifera Cabernet (#1929)-family reds..
What is De Chaunac most often confused with in blind tasting?
De Chaunac is most commonly confused with Chambourcin, Chelois and Landot Noir. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is De Chaunac grown?
Classic regions for De Chaunac include Quebec, Ontario and Northeast US.