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De Chaunac

De Chaunac wine guide: what this red grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
Red
Body
Medium
Origin
USA
Top region
Finger Lakes
2
Key regions
3
Pairings
1
Synonyms

De Chaunac is a red grape variety, with its roots in Northeastern United States, USA.

The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to red fruits, black cherry, plum, earthy and vegetal.

It is planted most seriously in Finger Lakes and Lancaster Valley.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cool to moderate climates.

On other labels it goes by Siebel 9549.

At the table it suits deep-dish pizza, lamb shanks braised with tomato and garlic and stir-fried beef and vegetables.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
red fruitsblack cherryplum
Aromas
earthyvegetal
Styles
dry redlight red

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Deep-dish Pizza
02 Lamb Shanks Braised with Tomato and Garlic
03 Stir-fried Beef and Vegetables

Also labelled.

Siebel 9549.

Bottles to look for.

  • Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery De Chaunac, Lehigh Valley, USA
  • Domaine Berrien Cellars Grandmas Red, Lake Michigan Shore, USA
  • Domaine Berrien Cellars Wolf's Prairie Red, Lake Michigan Shore, USA
  • Haunting Whisper Vineyards De Chaunac, New Hampshire, USA
  • Hosmer Winery Fireside Red, Finger Lakes, USA
  • Izzo's White Barn Winery 'White Barn' Red, Finger Lakes, USA
  • J.R. Dill Winery De Chaunac, Finger Lakes, USA
  • Jomagrha De Chaunac, Michigan, USA

De Chaunac: common questions

01.
What does De Chaunac taste like?
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De Chaunac tastes of red fruits, black cherry, plum, earthy and vegetal. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is De Chaunac from?
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De Chaunac originates in Northeastern United States, USA.
03.
Where is De Chaunac grown?
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The key regions for De Chaunac are Finger Lakes and Lancaster Valley.
04.
What food pairs with De Chaunac?
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Pour it with deep-dish pizza, lamb shanks braised with tomato and garlic and stir-fried beef and vegetables.
05.
What else is De Chaunac called?
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De Chaunac is also labelled Siebel 9549.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.

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