Wine & Ratings
Chenin Blanc
About Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is a white grape common in the Loire Valley of France. It is a versatile grape that can produce dry, off-dry, sparkling and sweet dessert wines. Also known as Steen in South Africa, wines made from Chenin Blanc usually exhibit floral aromas with apple and pear-like flavors and assertive acidity. You can use Wine Enthusiast’s online Buying Guide to find the top-rated Chenin Blanc among our extensive Chenin Blanc wine reviews and easy-to-use database. Our Chenin Blanc reviews will give you a general idea what to expect from wines made from Chenin Blanc, and will help you find one that best suits your needs.
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Domaine Gouron 2018 Cuvée la Croix Boissée (Chinon)
Loire ValleyLaurent and Stéphane Gouron fermented this wine in large oak barrels in ...See Full Review$37 -
Domaine Dozon 2018 Le Saut au Loup (Chinon)
Loire ValleyThis is a beautifully fruity wine from Eric Santier. It is ripe, ...See Full Review$30 -
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Santa Barbara Winery 2017 Curtis Vineyard Chenin Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley)
Central CoastPristine aromas of candied mango, cherimoya, chalk and citrus pith makes for ...See Full Review$20 -
Foxen 2018 Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard Old Vines Chenin Blanc (Santa Maria Valley)
Central CoastAromas of dried apple and pear, orange peel, elderflower and beach sand ...See Full Review$26 -
L'Ecole No. 41 2019 Old Vines Chenin Blanc (Yakima Valley)
Columbia ValleyThis wine is consistently one of the best values from the state ...Best BuySee Full Review$15 -
Kiona 2019 Chenin Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA))
Columbia ValleyAromas of whole honeydew melon and pear lead to tangy, lightly spritzy, ...Best BuySee Full Review$15 -
Terra d'Oro 2019 Chenin Blanc-Viognier (Clarksburg)
Central ValleyThis light-bodied wine tastes crisp and is absolutely refreshing. It holds back ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$17 -
Pine Ridge 2019 Chenin Blanc-Viognier (California)
California OtherThis medium-bodied wine tastes quite ripe and fruity and feels rich on ...See Full Review$16 -
Maryhill 2019 Proprietor's Reserve Roza Hills Vineyard Chenin Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA))
Columbia ValleyChenin Blanc is increasingly rare in the state, with this example coming ...See Full Review$24 -
Lone Madrone 2018 Chenin Blanc (Adelaida District)
Central CoastFrom dry-farmed vines planted in 1971, this is a tremendous example of ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$35 -
Domaine Bourillon d'Orléans 2018 La Coulée d'Or Grande Année Moelleux (Vouvray)
Loire ValleyAn opulent, rich and honeyed wine, this has great sweetness sustained by ...See Full Review$80 -
Clau de Nell 2017 Chenin Blanc (Val de Loire)
Loire ValleyThis biodynamic estate was started in 2008 by Anne-Claude Leflaive and continued ...See Full Review$85 -
Clau de Nell 2016 Chenin Blanc (Val de Loire)
Loire ValleyThis wine is approaching maturity. Ripe apple and almond flavors have softened ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$63 -
Loïc Mahe 2018 Sables et Schistes (Savennières)
Loire ValleyFrom a south-facing vineyard, this sumptuous, floral wine offers ripe tropical fruits ...See Full Review$40 -
Domaine Bourillon d'Orléans 2015 L'Oppidum Sec (Vouvray)
Loire ValleyAs the color of this wine moves towards a golden stage, it ...See Full Review$100 -
Center of Effort 2018 Oro Bianco Chenin Blanc (Edna Valley)
Central CoastFrom a newly planted estate vineyard, this is the first Chenin Blanc ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$30 -
Coquelicot 2018 Estate Chenin Blanc (Los Olivos District)
Central CoastTangy lemon and grapefruit peel aromas meet with white-fleshed pome fruit on ...See Full Review$35 -
Domaine Bourillon d'Orléans 2018 L'Indigène Sec (Vouvray)
Loire ValleyBefore you even get to the wine, take a weight-lifting course for ...See Full Review$65 -
Domaine Bourillon d'Orléans 2015 La Coulée d'Argent Montgouverne Sec (Vouvray)
Loire ValleyNow mature, this ripe wine has rich white fruits balanced by layers ...See Full Review$45 -
Domaine Bourillon d'Orléans 2015 La Coulée d'Or Moelleux (Vouvray)
Loire ValleyNow golden in color, this wine with orange-marmalade aromas and honeyed texture ...See Full Review$80
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