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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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Netofa 2017 Latour Chenin Blanc (Galilee)
IsraelAromas of pear and orange blossom excite the palate for a sophisticated ...See Full Review$29 -
Stockman 2018 Laurie's Vineyard Chenin Blanc (Madera)
Central ValleyThis is an interesting, unusual, mature and nutty-tasting wine. Aromas of toasted ...See Full Review$30 -
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Thacher 2018 Table Wine White (Paso Robles)
Central CoastThis casually named blend of 85% Chenin Blanc and 15% Muscat begins ...See Full Review$24 -
Dry Creek Vineyard 2018 Dry Chenin Blanc (Clarksburg)
Central ValleyThis dry and complex wine offers gentle aromas of white flowers, crisp ...Best BuySee Full Review$15 -
Château de Montfort NV Montfort Brut Sparkling (Crémant de Loire)
Loire ValleyThis blend, mainly of Chardonnay, has plenty of ripe white fruits cut ...See Full Review$18 -
Zanoli 2018 Jurassic Park Vineyard Block CW-X1 Chenin Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley)
Central CoastTangy lemon-peel and sliced green-pear aromas kick off the nose on this ...See Full Review$30 -
Domaine du Vieil Orme 2017 Cuvée Gabriel Cabernet Franc (Crémant de Loire)
Loire ValleyHalf-and-half Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay from Touraine, this wine is ripe, full ...See Full Review$20 -
Gratien et Meyer NV Brut Sparkling (Crémant de Loire)
Loire ValleyThis fruity blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and a touch of Cabernet ...See Full Review$18 -
Rootdown 2018 Heringer Chenin Blanc (Clarksburg)
Central ValleyStrong butter and caramel aromas dominate this medium-bodied, low-alcohol, apple and lemon-flavored ...See Full Review$29 -
Domaine de la Pinsonnière 2017 Brut (Vouvray)
Loire ValleyThis soft, nutty-flavored wine also has plenty of crisp apple acidity and ...See Full Review$15 -
Paumanok 2018 Dry Chenin Blanc (North Fork of Long Island)
Long IslandThere's a pretty mix of pineapple rind, honeycomb wax and lemongrass on ...See Full Review$29 -
Bougrier NV Pure Loire Brut (Vouvray)
Loire ValleyCrisp with nutty flavors alongside the fresh acidity and citrus accents, this ...See Full Review$20 -
Bellangelo 2017 Chenin Blanc (Seneca Lake)
Finger LakesThere's a sharpness on the nose in aromas of white balsamic, pineapple ...See Full Review$30 -
Château de Fesles 2017 La Chapelle Vieilles Vignes Chenin Sec Chenin Blanc (Anjou)
Loire ValleyA rich, honey and almond-flavored wine, this is deliciously ripe. The acidity ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$60 -
Domaine Vincent Carême 2017 Le Clos (Vouvray)
Loire ValleyThis dry wine comes from organically grown grapes in a single old-vine ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$40 -
Domaine Gouron 2017 Cuvée la Croix Boissée (Chinon)
Loire ValleyNamed after the parcel on which the vines are planted, this wine ...See Full Review$40 -
Domaine Vincent Carême 2016 L'Ancestrale Brut (Vouvray)
Loire ValleyThis wine was fermented in the bottle only, in the old style. ...See Full Review$38 -
Domaine de la Gaverie 2016 Sec (Vouvray)
Loire ValleyProduced from 30-year-old vines and fermented in old barrels, this wine has ...Best BuySee Full Review$13 -
Domaine Vincent Carême 2018 Sec (Vouvray)
Loire ValleyRight at the dry end of the useful scale on the back ...See Full Review$30 -
Domaine Vincent Carême NV Cuvée T Brut (Vouvray)
Loire ValleyThis dry sparkling wine relies on the natural ripeness of the Chenin ...See Full Review$25
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