white grape

Chenin Blanc

Originally from Loire Valley, France

One of the most versatile grapes in wine. In the Loire it produces bone-dry Savennières, gently sparkling Vouvray, and intensely sweet Quarts de Chaume. In South Africa it makes honest, food-friendly everyday whites. The natural acidity is so high that it can handle almost any level of sweetness.

Taste profile

Body3/5

Tannin1/5

Acidity5/5

Sweetness2/5

Famous regions

Vouvray, LoireSavennières, LoireQuarts de ChaumeSwartland, South AfricaStellenbosch

Food pairings

Goat's cheeseRiver fishChicken in cream sauceApple tart

Similar grapes

Riesling

Also exceptional across the sweetness range with high ageing potential. More mineral; Chenin is more honeyed.

Sauvignon Blanc

Also from the Loire, also high acid. More herbal and less complex than great Chenin.

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