Chenin blanc

Che·nin Blanc

(shĕn′ĭn blängk′)

1. A variety of grape originating in the Loire River valley that is used to make white wine.

2. A dry to sweet white wine made from this grape.

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Chenin Blanc

(ʃəˈnɛ̃ blɒŋk)

1. (Plants) a white grape grown in the Loire region of France and in South Africa, California, New Zealand, and elsewhere, used for making wine

2. (Brewing) any of various light dry white wines made from this grape

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Noun	1.	Chenin blanc - white grape grown especially in California and the lower Loire valley of France Chenin blanc - made in California and the Loire valley in France common grape vine, vinifera, vinifera grape, Vitis vinifera - common European grape cultivated in many varieties; chief source of Old World wine and table grapes
	2.	Chenin blanc - made in California and the Loire valley in France white wine - pale yellowish wine made from white grapes or red grapes with skins removed before fermentation Chenin blanc - white grape grown especially in California and the lower Loire valley of France

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Waitrose Foundation Chenin Blanc 2018, Cederberg, South Africa (PS9, Waitrose) This fruit-driven chenin blanc screams freshness, with intense orchard apples on the nose and tart grapefruit making itself known, while lively flavours of honeydew melon, green apples, pear and citrusy fruits run the gamut with a thread of juicy acidity on the racy finish.

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Bees Knees Chenin Blanc Viognier 2016, Western Cape, South Africa (PS10.49, Laithwaites) THE heady scent of viognier lends an exotic, rich accord to the chenin blanc (think a ripe fruit basket complemented with white flowers), and there's a lovely attack of tropical fruits which leads to a rich honeyed mouthful and fresh, creamy finish.

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Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa Varietal: Chenin Blanc Price: $22 Aromas: Citric, lime peel, pear Flavors: Orange oil, tropical fruit, kiwi Impression: Fresh Structure: Good Balance Drink with: Raw Seafood, Shrimp Cocktail, Oyters, Grilled Vegetables Why I loved this wine?

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Chenin blanc achieves its most captivating forms in the Loire, in well-known areas like Vouvray and Savennieres, and in the hands of excellent vignerons throughout Touraine and Anjou who, for one reason or another, may not use an appellation name.