Chenin Blanc

[shen-in blahngk, shuh-nan blahn]

noun

1. a grape used in the making of white wine, especially in the lower Loire valley of France and in California.

Chenin Blanc

/ ʃəˈnɛ̃ blɒŋk /

noun

1. a white grape grown in the Loire region of France and in South Africa, California, New Zealand, and elsewhere, used for making wine

2. any of various light dry white wines made from this grape

Example Sentences

Still, since plenty of readers wrote to tell me they want to drink American on Thanksgiving, I would suggest an Oregon Pinot Noir or Pinot Gris, a Washington Chenin Blanc, a Cabernet Franc from Virginia or New York, or a sparkling rosé from New Mexico or California.

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A white grape native to the Loire Valley of France, Chenin Blanc is also grown in South Africa, and many other countries as well, including the U.S.

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Chenin Blanc is not just well-traveled but also versatile.

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While a light-bodied Beaujolais would fit nicely into a meatless meal, so would a good Chenin Blanc.

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Almost always, though, a good Chenin Blanc offers refreshingly bright acidity and aromas of pear, green apple and spice ideal for this often-weighty meal.

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