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Pairings
Chardonnay - Chenin Blanc is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Loire Valley, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for green apple, hazelnut, honeyed and creamy.
The regions that matter for it are Loire Valley, South Africa, Argentina and USA.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cool-climate.
It blends readily with Pinot Noir.
At the table it suits freshly shucked oysters, southern fried chicken and fish fillets with pea and mint risotto.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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freshly shucked oysters
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southern fried chicken
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fish fillets with pea and mint risotto
Bottles to look for.
- Aguila Cremant de Limoux Brut, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Arnaud Lambert Cremant de Loire, France
- BLANKbottle 'Moment of Silence' White, Wellington, South Africa
- Bouvet Ladubay Cremant de Loire Etienne Brut, France
- Bouvet Signature Brut, Loire, France
- Bouvet-Ladubay Cremant de Loire Assemblage Special, Loire, France
- Bouvet-Ladubay Cremant de Loire Excellence Brut, France
- Bouvet-Ladubay Saumur Bouvet Brut, Loire, France
Chardonnay - Chenin Blanc: common questions
01.What does Chardonnay - Chenin Blanc taste like?+
Chardonnay - Chenin Blanc tastes of green apple, hazelnut, honeyed and creamy. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Chardonnay - Chenin Blanc from?+
Chardonnay - Chenin Blanc originates in Loire Valley, France.
03.Where is Chardonnay - Chenin Blanc grown?+
The key regions for Chardonnay - Chenin Blanc are Loire Valley, South Africa, Argentina, USA and Australia.
04.What food pairs with Chardonnay - Chenin Blanc?+
Pour it with freshly shucked oysters, southern fried chicken and fish fillets with pea and mint risotto.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.