Chenin Blanc
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(aka. Steen, Pineau de la Loire, Pineau d’Anjou)
Chenin Blanc has flourished since the ninth century in its Central Loire homeland, on the highly calcareous, tuffa soils of Anjou and Touraine. Chenin Blanc’s tendencies towards read more...
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Chenin Blanc on Snooth
A classic wine in that gently sweet style known as tendre. The nose has a light honied tone over sweet quince past and baked apple and lime notes. On the palate it's got a lovely edge of sweetness that is well balanced by...
Thanks so much...I appreciate the reply! Without a lot of time to attend wine ... those...have never tried a Chenin Blanc. I have found that I have enjoyed the few CA wines that I have tried so far, especially the Kendal...
Try "Marco Negri Moscato d' Asti" $15. Not too sweet at all. light fizz. Taste ... apple juice. Also try some Chenin Blancs from Calif and / or Washington. Around $11. It's a different grape but not too sweet and no fizz
We had this at the James Beard House, with a quince dessert, and it was lovely. Not too sweet or too heavy.
Recently introduced to Simonsig Chenin Blanc, really taken with it. So much so, that I have shared with friends. And, have friends who visited the winery. So fun!
Popular Regions for Chenin Blanc
- Vouvray
- South Africa
- Anjou
- France
- USA
- Stellenbosch
- California
- Loire Valley
- Australia
- Napa
- Loire
- Germany
- Argentina
- New Zealand
- Western Australia






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