white grape

Chenin Blanc

Cool-to-moderate; the Loire and South Africa lead the way.

Known as: Steen, Pineau de la Loire

Chenin Blanc is one of the world's great underappreciated white grapes. In the Loire it makes everything from bone-dry Savennières to sweet Vouvray and sparkling Cremant.

In South Africa it transformed from bulk grape to star, producing rich, honeyed wines of great character.

For the buyer, Chenin Blanc ensures value and versatility - its high acidity and honeyed fruit make it a brilliant food wine at any price.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

applepearquincehoneychamomile

Flavour

green applewhite peachhoneyquincefloral

Food Pairing

· seared scallops
· roast pork
· mature cheddar
· apple tart
· sushi

Notable Chenin Blanc Wines

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Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Chenin Blanc.

★ Top Pick

white

Domaine Huet Le Mont Vouvray

Loire Valley · 2024 (representative vintage)

Domaine Huet Le Mont Vouvray is an white wine from France, in the Loire Valley region (Central and western France, along the Loire river from Sancerre in the east to Nantes at the Atlantic.), made principally from Chenin Blanc. Biodynamic Vouvray from the Haute-Loire's most famous estate — Chenin Blanc of extraordinary longevity.

$60–$120 est. retail

★ Top Pick

white

Loire Valley Chenin Blanc

Loire Valley · 2024 (representative vintage)

Loire Valley Chenin Blanc is an white wine from France, in the Loire Valley region (Central and western France, along the Loire river from Sancerre in the east to Nantes at the Atlantic.), made principally from Chenin Blanc. a house-style Loire Valley chenin blanc that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail

★ Top Pick

white

Swartland Chenin Blanc

Swartland · 2024 (representative vintage)

Swartland Chenin Blanc is an white wine from South Africa, in the Swartland region (Western Cape, north of Cape Town - a bold, dry landscape of wheat fields, old vines and hot summer.), made principally from Chenin Blanc. a house-style Swartland chenin blanc that showcases the grape in this region.

$12–$28 est. retail