Chenin Blanc is a highly versatile white grape variety that can produce dry, off-dry, sweet, and sparkling wines. Chenin has floral and tree fruit aromas including apple, pear, and quince. Its signature aromas include lanolin, wet wool, and camomile.

Dry styles predominate in Savennières. Luscious and sweeter styles historically come from Vouvray, Bonnezeaux, Quarts de Chaume. Its largest production is in South Africa, where it is called Steen.

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PRODUCERS TO KNOW

Sparkling wines from Vouvray

Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau, Pétillant Brut

Domaine Vincent Carême, L’Ancestrale

Savennières

Domaine Fournier Longchamps, Roche aux Moines

Damien Laureau, Les Genêts

Domaine des Hauts Baigneux, Les Chênes

Domaine Eric Morgat, Fides

Saumur

Domaine Mélaric, Billes de Roche

Quarts de Chaume, Anjou

Château Pierre Bise

Domaine des Forges

Bonnezeaux

Château de Fesles

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Bellingham Wines

Breedekloof

Quest Wines

Paarl

Fairview Wines, La Beryl Blanc (sweet)

CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction

00:50 Tasting Note

01:18 Appearance

01:38 Aromas

02:37 Palate and Structure

05:34 History

08:08 Viticulture

10:24 Winemaking

12:00 Service and Food Pairing

13:08 Producers to Know