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Chenin Blanc

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Che·nin Blanc  (shnn blängk)
n.
1. A variety of grape originating in the Loire Valley.
2. A white wine made from this grape.
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Noun1.Chenin blanc - white grape grown especially in California and the lower Loire valley of France
Chenin blanc - made in California and the Loire valley in France
common grape vine, vinifera, vinifera grape, Vitis vinifera - common European grape cultivated in many varieties; chief source of Old World wine and table grapes
2.Chenin blanc - made in California and the Loire valley in France
white wine - pale yellowish wine made from white grapes or red grapes with skins removed before fermentation
Chenin blanc - white grape grown especially in California and the lower Loire valley of France


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Vast quantities of Chenin Blanc were produced to please colonial palates in the 1800s, but by the next century, the grapes were more often harnessed for brandy production.
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White varieties are planted in more than half of the total and medal-winning vineyard area, with Gewurztraminer and Chenin blanc showing the strongest performance.
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