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      1. Château de l'Aulée Crémant de Loire
        Fine, creamy, toasty and citrusy Crémant de Loire from a former Bollinger winemaker
        CountryFrance
        Chenin Blanc
        £17.99 per bottle
      2. Réserve Champalou Vouvray
        Supreme purity of fruit and incisice freshness – crisp Vouvray from a highly awarded family estate
        CountryFrance
        Chenin Blanc
        £17.99 per bottle
      3. The Huguenot Chenin Blanc
        Bright Chenin from a top Franschhoek cellar - the wine that sparked customers love for Cape whites
        CountrySouth Africa
        Chenin Blanc
        £10.99 per bottle
      4. The Escapist Chenin Blanc
        With all its bright, lemony freshness, The Escapist Chenin Blanc has lots of tasty fruit appeal
        CountrySouth Africa
        Chenin Blanc
        £7.99 per bottle
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      5. Under the Lemon Tree Chenin Blanc
        As the name implies, lovely crisp, lemony fruit in this fabulous ripe Chenin Blanc from South Africa
        CountrySouth Africa
        Chenin Blanc
        £8.99 per bottle
      6. Stellenrust Heritage Collection Chenin Blanc
        From an outstanding Stellenbosch estate, intensely citrusy Chenin Blanc packed with ripe fruit
        CountrySouth Africa
        Chenin Blanc
        £12.99 per bottle
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        Les Héritiers  Dubois Vouvray
        The Loire's classic Vouvray, crafted by the Bougrier family. Creamy lemon with bright fruit
        CountryFrance
        Chenin Blanc
        £14.99 per bottle
      8. Citrus & Vine Chenin Blanc
        Guava and lemon freshness in this zippy South African Chenin, a former Great Value Award winner
        CountrySouth Africa
        Chenin Blanc
        £9.99 per bottle
      9. Boschendal The Pavillion Chenin Blanc
        South Africa’s most popular white grape, Chenin Blanc, from a top estate – fruity and fresh
        CountrySouth Africa
        Chenin Blanc
        £10.99 per bottle
      10. Les Deux Vallées Savennières
        Exceptional crisp, citrusy white from a top Chenin specialist and its finest Loire appellation
        CountryFrance
        Chenin Blanc
        £19.99 per bottle
      11. Everlight Chenin Blanc
        A crisp, lemon-fresh Chenin Blanc at just 8% abv, from South Africa’s superb Spier estate
        CountrySouth Africa
        Chenin Blanc
        £7.99 per bottle
      12. Equilibrium Chenin Blanc
        Bright, lemony-fresh Chenin Blanc from premium Savennières and Loire Winemaker of the Year 2022
        CountryFrance
        Chenin Blanc
        £12.99 per bottle
      13. Forrest Marlborough Chenin Blanc
        A zesty, crisp white with crunchy green apple and guava flavours from premium Marlborough estate
        CountryNew Zealand
        Chenin Blanc
        £13.99 per bottle
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      14. Noughty Alcohol Free Rosé
        Ultra pale, refreshing rosé from South Africa, just the business when wine needs to be alcohol free 
        CountrySouth Africa
        Chenin Blanc
        £9.99 per bottle
      15. Le Masque Chenin Blanc
        Creamy, ripe pear and mineral-fresh Chenin Blanc – a star white from high-grown Languedoc grapes
        CountryFrance
        Chenin Blanc
        £13.99 per bottle
      16. Flagstone Paradigm Chenin Blanc
        Superb, old-vine Chenin Blanc from Trophy-winning Gerhard Swarts. Rich, creamy peach, gentle spice
        CountrySouth Africa
        Chenin Blanc
        £19.99 per bottle
      17. Amandla Signature Chenin Blanc
        Brilliant, citrusy and fruity Chenin Blanc from an all-black and all-female South African cellar
        CountrySouth Africa
        Chenin Blanc
        £13.99 per bottle
      18. Stellenrust Series Rare Mothership Chenin Blanc
        For Grand Cru style South African Chenin Blanc, you won't find finer than this rich, complex white
        CountrySouth Africa
        Chenin Blanc
        £33.00 per bottle
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        Old Road Wine Co. Stone Trail Chenin Blanc
        From South Africa’s beautiful Franschoek vineyards, a pure, bright, fruit-filled Chenin Blanc
        CountrySouth Africa
        Chenin Blanc
        £30.00 per bottle
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      Wine FAQs

      What is Chenin Blanc?

      Chenin Blanc (pronounced she-nin-blongk) is loved in the world of white wines for its sharp acidity, complex flavours and distinctive flinty notes. Chenin Blanc vines produce plump, round berries in generous yields. But what’s really fascinating about the grape is its adaptability. It produces various wine styles, from sparkling to still, from dry to luxuriously sweet. When picked as a late-harvest grape or a noble rot-infected grape, it can be used to make age-worthy sweet dessert wines. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or just exploring, our Chenin Blanc collection promises a delightful experience. Dive into our selection and find the ideal bottle for your next gathering.

      Where is Chenin Blanc grown?

      Chenin Blanc is grown worldwide, but its origins lie in France’s Loire Valley, with a history dating back to the ninth century.

      When first produced, Chenin Blanc was used to make sweet white wines, sparkling and still, to serve as dessert wines.

      Fast forward to today, and Chenin Blanc has found a second home in South Africa, where it’s the most widely planted grape. What’s special about this grape? Even in warmer climates, it maintains a sharp acidity.

      This makes it a top choice for dry whites and a great partner for blending with other white grapes. And while its heart may be in France and South Africa, Chenin Blanc has spread its wings to regions like Australia, New Zealand, Chile, and sunny California.

      What is Chenin Blanc’s style and character?

      There are few grapes that can produce such a variety of styles as Chenin Blanc.

      This has a lot to do with winemaking style. But there are a few distinctive qualities that unite wines made from this grape. Most Chenin Blancs have low tannins,  a medium body with a racy, zingy high acidity. This all makes for a really inviting, refreshing flavour profile and freshness needed to lift sweet wines and make very dry still wines or sparkling wines.

      Expect flavours of quince, apple and lemon in your glass. Perhaps even a touch of honeysuckle, honey and white peach in riper styles. While candied orange peel and ripe pineapple lift those sweet dessert wines.

      Impressively, Chenin Blanc can also age in oak barrels, which is another reason it’s highly valued by winemakers worldwide.

      What does Chenin Blanc taste like?

      Chenin Blanc has vibrant and elegant aromas of quince, apple and floral notes. Flavours of melon and pineapple intertwine with mineral acidity, offering a crisp, refreshing finish. Certain styles of Chenin Blanc, produced in rockier climates, can contain smoky notes that accentuate its citrus flavours.

      Chenin Blanc has a diverse range of complex flavours, including:

      • Chamomile
      • Apple
      • Lemon
      • Ginger
      • Jasmine
      • Quince
      • Passionfruit
      • Tart pear
      • Saffron

      Some of the sweeter styles of Chenin Blanc contain flavours of:

      • Dried persimmon
      • Mango
      • Orange

      When aged in oak, Chenin Blanc can develop additional flavours, including:

      • Baked apple
      • Butterscotch
      • Lemon curd
      • Marzipan
      • Meringue
      • Nutmeg
      • Popcorn

      How to pick a good Chenin Blanc

      Our top tip for finding the best example of Chenin Blanc is to look for ‘Loire Valley’ on the label.

      In the Loire, Chenin is a premium quality grape producing truly world-class wines. For the best of the best, look for white wines from the Savennières region – the Loire’s answer to Sancerre.

      Other top examples can be found from Vouvray, Anjou or Saumur.

      Alternatively if you’re looking to try a sparkling variety from this renowned region, the phrase ‘Crémant de Loire’ on the label is your key. 

      If you’re looking for a good value Chenin Blanc with a cocktail of fruity flavours and succulent notes, then choose one from South Africa or Australia.

      What food to pair with Chenin Blanc

      With its vibrant fruity notes and sharp acidity, Chenin Blanc is a dream when paired with dishes that strike a sweet-and-sour balance.

      Thinking of a Southeast Asian feast? This wine is a fantastic companion for sweet-and-sour pork, Thai green curry, Pad Thai and even those crispy duck spring rolls. On the veggie front, think dishes starring cabbage, cauliflower or carrots. And if you’re wrapping up with dessert, a tropical treat with guava or passionfruit will complement sweet Chenin Blanc beautifully.

      For those cheeseboard moments, Chenin Blanc shines alongside milder, creamy cheeses. So, go ahead and slice up some Brie or crumble a bit of goat’s cheese to enjoy with your glass.

      How to serve Chenin Blanc

      Lighter wines like Chenin Blanc are best served chilled – between 6-10  ̊C – and in a standard white wine glass.

      Before pouring, let your bottle sit for half an hour outside the fridge or ice bucket to allow all those heady, floral aromas to release and reach their full potential.

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