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Chenin Blanc

Ook bekend als: 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.

BodyMedium
ZuurgehalteHigh
ZoetheidDry
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South Africa has more Chenin Blanc planted than any country in the world, more than twice as much as France.

👃 Proefnotities

Primaire smaken

ApplePearQuince

Secundaire smaken

HoneyGingerChamomileLanolin

Aroma's

HoneysuckleWet woolBeeswax

🌍 Beroemde wijnregio's

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

🍽️ Perfecte spijscombinaties

Pork with apples
Thai cuisine
Soft cheeses
Roast chicken
Apple tart

🌡️ Serveertips

Temperatuur

8-12°C (46-54°F)

Glastype

White wine glass

Rijpingspotentieel

5-50+ years for sweet wines

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