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Valley and Chenin Blanc
Presented by Phil Colavincenzo
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Chenin blanc (Shay-nan blawn) might be considered an under appreciated white wine in the United States but not in France, where it is known as Vouvray or Montlouis (pronounced Voovray and Mawn-lew-ee, respectively). Made as a dry, a semi-dry, semi-sweet, sweet or sparkling wine.
When buying Chenin blanc check the label for the residual sugar level to determine how best to serve with food.
- Dry Chenin blanc may be sipped as an aperitif or served with turkey, chicken, veal, shellfish/ seafood or goat cheese
- Sweeter versions may be served with dessert.
Descriptors for Chenin blanc include:
pale to medium yellow to pale gold;
mineral,
crisp acidity,
melon,
honeysuckle,
figs,
honey,
scents of hay,
tropical fruit,
and sometimes vanilla.