chenin blanc

Thân thiện

A glass of Chenin Blanc sits on a wooden table beside a plate of cheese.

Definition

Noun 1. A type of white wine grape: A green-skinned grape variety used to make wine. 2. A white wine made from this grape: A wine that can range in style from dry and sparkling to sweet and still, often known for its high acidity and flavors of apple, pear, and honey.

Examples

• Noun (Grape):
  • Chenin Blanc is a versatile grape that can thrive in both cool and warm climates.
  • The vineyard is planted with several acres of Chenin Blanc.
• Noun (Wine):
  • We ordered a bottle of Chenin Blanc to pair with the seafood.
  • This South African Chenin Blanc is particularly crisp and refreshing.

Advanced Usage

• As a stylistic descriptor: The term can imply a specific profile of high acidity and potential for sweetness or sparkling production.
  • The winemaker is known for a classic, dry style of Chenin Blanc.

Variants and Related Words

• Steen: A common synonym for Chenin Blanc, used primarily in South Africa.
  • South Africa's signature white wine is often labeled as Steen.

Synonyms

• Steen (specifically in South Africa)
• Pineau de la Loire (a historical name used in the Loire Valley, France)

Related Terms

• Vouvray: A famous French appellation (AOC) in the Loire Valley producing wine primarily from Chenin Blanc grapes.
• Savennières: Another renowned French appellation in the Loire Valley known for dry Chenin Blanc wines.
• Sweet wine / Dessert wine: A style often made from Chenin Blanc, particularly in the Loire Valley (e.g., Coteaux du Layon).

Học thuật

Noun

1. made in California and the Loire valley in France
2. white grape grown especially in California and the lower Loire valley of France

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