chenin blanc
noun
che·nin blanc
ˈshe-nən-ˈbläŋk 
shə-naⁿ-ˈbläⁿ
often capitalized C&B
: any of various white wines ranging from dry to sweet made from a grape originally grown in the Loire valley
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This 2023 white marries chenin blanc with chardonnay for body, and viognier for aroma.
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Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
Also included are a bottle of sauvignon blanc from Chile and a bottle of chenin blanc from South Africa.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
Wines, which include tempranillo, chenin blanc and merlot, are well-made and prized.
—Teresa Gubbins, Dallas News, 13 Aug. 2023
In general, expect lush, full-bodied whites from Rhône varieties such as viognier and roussanne, with some good sauvignon blanc and chenin blanc as well.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
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Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
Also included are a bottle of sauvignon blanc from Chile and a bottle of chenin blanc from South Africa.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
Wines, which include tempranillo, chenin blanc and merlot, are well-made and prized.
—Teresa Gubbins, Dallas News, 13 Aug. 2023
In general, expect lush, full-bodied whites from Rhône varieties such as viognier and roussanne, with some good sauvignon blanc and chenin blanc as well.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
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“Chenin blanc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chenin%20blanc. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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