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CHENIN BLANC


A variety that acquired its name from Mont-Chenin in the Touraine district around the fifteenth century, but can be traced back to Anjou, around 845 AD. The grape has a good acidity level, thin skin and a high natural sugar content, making it very suitable for either sparkling or sweet wines, although some dry wines, notably Savennieres, are made from it.
Synonyms: Blanc d Anjou, Pineau blanche de Loire, Pineau de la Loire, Pinot de la Loire, Steen White pinot