Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is a white wine grape originating from France’s Loire Valley but which is now widely planted in South Africa. It is naturally high in acidity and it produces a wide spectrum of wine styles, from bone dry and crisp to sweet dessert wines, as well as sparkling wines (crémant). Common tasting notes include yellow apple, pear, quince, lemon and a distinct minerality that shows with age.
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