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White Wines
Chenin Blanc
A chameleon of a grape with searing acidity, made dry, sparkling, and among the world's greatest sweet wines.
In detail
- Origin
- Loire Valley, France.
- Major regions
- Vouvray & Savennières · Swartland · Stellenbosch
- Grapes
- Chenin Blanc
- Flavour profile
- Quince, yellow apple, chamomile, wet wool and honey with age.
- Body
- Medium
- Acidity
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry to sweet
Recommended Glass
White Wine Glass
A smaller, more upright bowl than a red glass, keeping the wine cool and the aromatics tight.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
9–12°C (48–54°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Roast pork
- Fish in cream sauce
- Chicken with apples
- Aged goat cheese
- Sushi
Notable examples & brands
- Domaine Huet Le Mont
- Nicolas Joly Coulée de Serrant
- Mullineux Old Vines White