Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc (or often simply Chenin) is a widely grown wine grape variety, also known as Steen in South Africa, Pineau de la Loire in the Loire region of France. It is used to make white wines in a number of styles with or without some residual sugar. It is the favored grape of the Anjou region of France and, although naturally a hard, acidic grape slow to mature, is made into fine sweet wines that age well for at least ten years in the bottle. In the U.S. the grape all too often ends up in the generic jug wines of bulk producers as acidity enhancer for otherwise flabby high sugar/alcohol blends.
The finest Chenin wines have generally come from the Loire Valley region of France, where the region\'s versatility is exploited to great effect. The sweet wines made in exceptional years from botrytized vines are among the longest-lasting of all wines, and the great dry white wines of the region are again often listed among France\'s finest whites. It is even used to make sparkling wines, particularly the wines of Saumur. In most cases, and certainly in the sweet wines, the grape is used unblended, though on occasion up to 20 percent Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc can be added. The region\'s wines are best exemplified by the appellations of Vouvray and Savennières.
Chenin is the most widely-grown grape in South Africa, accounting for around 30 percent of the country\'s vines. The wine made there is generally bland and acidic, often with overtones of grass or green apples.
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In this categoryBonnievale C C C White 2010
A light crisp easy drinking fruity dry white wine produced from three cultivars starting with the letter C. Chenin Blanc, Colombar and Chardonnay Awarded 'Best Value Wine 2011' by Wine Magazine. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 75918
Bonnievale C C C White Medium Dry 2010
Pale straw colour, fruity, grapey nose and pleasing medium dry flavour (although semi-sweet appears on the label) with a blend of tropical and floral flavours and a fine crispness giving the wine harmonious balance. Produced from cultivars starting with the letter C - Chenin Blanc, Colombar and Chardonnay. Alc. 12. 5% [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Code: 75926
Cederberg Chenin Blanc 2005
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A B V: 13% Vintage: 2005 Color: unspecifie Country: South Africa Region: Cederberg Code: 64475
Cederberg Chenin Blanc 2006
A consistent Cape benchmark over nine vintages. Made from grapes grown on older vines it is recognised its powerful use of grapefruit, melon and citrus which pump out the glass. Mouth tingling crispness with a long fruit laden finish [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Northern Cape Code: 67186
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Alc 13%. Cederberg has received the top awards for their Chenin Blanc for no fewer than seven consecutive years. The 2010 vintage does not disappoint - awarded a Double Gold medal. A complex bouquet showing grapefruit, winter melon and pomelo aromas. The palate is citrus centred, rich, round and with a full creamy finish. Elegant and sophisticated. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Northern Cape Code: 75813
Cederberg V Generations Chenin Blanc 06
Delicate floral and honeyed whispers laced with some biscuit aromas. A fat juicy palate, fragrant rich ripe, oaky lees character. Full length with good acid backbone. Concentrated, structured longevity. A well crafted masterpiece. Limited to 100 cases production of three selected barrels. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2006 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 69314
Cederberg V Generations Chenin Blanc 2009
Alc. 13. 5% Eleven months in selected French oak barrels on the 'lees' has added compexity without dominating the fruit. Full bodied and rich. Floral on the nosde with citrus and roast nuts and an unctuous fat, juicy palate with a lively crisp finish. Arguably the best vintage made to date. A well crafted masterpiece built to last. Only the six best barrels were chosen. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 76160
Ch.de Villelongue Cremant de Limoux Brut 09
Made upo of 60% Chardonnay, 30% Chenin Blanc and 10% Pinot Noir grown on the favourable Coteaux de Villelongue. Pale with a delicate mousse it has a serious intense bouquet of white flowers, fruit jam, citrus and honey which follow on to the palate which is rich and complex with a rare harmony. Mautre and delicious. Ideal as an aperitif or with noble fish. Awarded 3*** in Hachette. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: France Code: 76421
Coteaux du Layon 1959 - Chene
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Vintage: -1 Color: Country: France Region: Rhone Code: 27247
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