Chenin Blanc

Tucked in among Loire River tributaries, the Chenin Blanc vineyards of Coeaux du Layon see autumn morning fog followed by sunny afternoons – the perfect conditions for botrytis and great sweet wines. Here the shriveled grapes... Read More

Organic/Bio Lower ABVThe small vineyard Laurent Charrier calls “The Wind in the Willows” were well known for giving good wine in the 19th century, so when Laurent’s grandfather was able to buy the abandoned... Read More

Organic/Bio The most famous producer in Vouvray for the past 100 years and the first to be certified biodynamic (1993!) captures the essence of Loire Valley Chenin Blanc like no one else. From the original Huet vineyard, this... Read More

Lower ABV South Africa's signature white, Chenin Blanc, is often made at scale and in a hurry - from machine-harvested vine to bottle in just a matter of weeks. At False Bay, they take it Slow. Fruit is harvested by hand... Read More

A very elevated take on South African Chenin Blanc, this starts with 35 year-old vine fruit on the sunny side of each row. The extra sun exposure turns the grapes honey-gold and ripens them to the point where they can handle a... Read More

At one time Chenin Blanc was a key grape in Napa, but today only around 16 acres remain. This comes from a tiny plot of heritage vines in St. Helena and the combination of old-vine concentration and Chenin's naturally vivid... Read More