Champalou, Vouvray 2015, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A solid, well-made, Loire-Valley chenin blanc.[Read more]
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Domaine du Closel Château des Vaults La Jalousie Savennières 2014 – A Mouthwatering Chenin Blanc with Bite
Domaine du Closel Château des Vaults, La Jalousie Savennières 2014, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A zesty, mouthwatering chenin blanc with bite.[Read more]
Philippe Foreau Domaine du Clos Naudin Demi Sec Vouvray 2003 – A Rich, Substantial Chenin Blanc
Philippe Foreau, Domaine du Clos Naudin Demi Sec Vouvray 2003, Loire, France
Tasting Note: A rich, substantial Vouvray that shows chenin blanc’s versatility from this hot-weather vintage.[Read more]
Maison Bougrier Pure Loire Vouvray Brut – A High-Acid, Riper-Styled, Chenin Blanc Sparkling Wine
Maison Bougrier, Pure Loire Vouvray Brut, Loire, France
Tasting Note: If you adore dry, high-acid chenin blanc, you’ll love this sparkling version which presents a riper style of the grape.[Read more]
Ken Forrester Sparklehorse Brut 2016 – A Sparkling Chenin Blanc with Biscuit Notes
Ken Forrester, Sparklehorse Brut 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: A high-acid South African sparkling chenin blanc abounding with green-fruit and biscuit notes.[Read more]
Neethlingshof Estate Chenin Blanc 2016 – Slightly Petillant with Apple & Pear Fruit
Neethlingshof Estate, Chenin Blanc 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: Medium-intensity lemon in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of just-picked red apple, green pear, star fruit and apple blossom with hints of lees.[Read more]
Aubergine Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2008 – Proves South Africa’s Aged Chenin Blanc Future
Aubergine, Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: A dessert wine that proves there is a future for aged chenin blanc that can compete with Bordeaux’s best sauvignon blanc and semillon blends.[Read more]
Aubergine Chenin Blanc 2008 – A Lovely, Complex, Aged Chenin Blanc
Aubergine, Chenin Blanc 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: If you ever get the chance to taste aged chenin blanc, avail yourself of the opportunity – particularly Aubergine’s white-labeled, 2008 version.[Read more]
Doran Vineyards Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2014 – An Easy-Drinking Chenin Blanc
Doran Vineyards, Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2014, Swartland, South Africa
Tasting Note: An easy-drinking chenin blanc.[Read more]
DeMorgenzon DMZ Chenin Blanc 2017 – Checks All the Boxes for a Dry, Chenin Blanc
DeMorgenzon, DMZ Chenin Blanc 2017, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: Checks all the boxes for a dry chenin blanc with light body and hints of oak.[Read more]
