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Vin blancLoire Valley, France

Chenin Blanc

Aussi connu sous le nom de: Steen (South Africa), Pineau de la Loire

One of the world's most versatile grapes, Chenin Blanc can make everything from bone-dry to lusciously sweet wines, plus world-class sparkling. Its high acidity allows exceptional aging.

CorpsMedium
AciditéHigh
DouceurDry
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South Africa has more Chenin Blanc planted than any country in the world, more than twice as much as France.

👃 Notes de dégustation

Saveurs principales

ApplePearQuince

Saveurs secondaires

HoneyGingerChamomileLanolin

Arômes

HoneysuckleWet woolBeeswax

🌍 Régions viticoles célèbres

Vouvray

France
Versatility

Diverse styles from dry to sweet to sparkling

Savennières

France
Ageworthy dry wines

Powerful, mineral dry wines that age decades

Stellenbosch

South Africa
New World excellence

Old bush vines, rich textured wines

Swartland

South Africa
Artisanal old vines

Natural winemaking revolution

🍽️ Accords mets parfaits

Pork with apples
Thai cuisine
Soft cheeses
Roast chicken
Apple tart

🌡️ Guide de service

Température

8-12°C (46-54°F)

Type de verre

White wine glass

Potentiel de vieillissement

5-50+ years for sweet wines

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