Chenin Blanc

Question 1

1. AKA P or P de la L
2. One of the most V grape - Fine D + Long L Sw + Sp
3. Most planted in SA (Twice of FR)
4. Prized for A, Prod, good res to D + W
5. Best Wines: A, Bonne, C d L, Jas, Mont, Q de Chaume, Sam, Sav + V and C de Loire
6. Bot in some years, Barrel Mat, Barrel Ferm

Answer 1

1. AKA Pineau or Pineau de la Loire
2. One of the most Versitile grapes - can make Fine Dry Wines, sweet wines and long aging sparkling wines
3. Most planted in South Africa (twice the amount of France)
4. Prized for good Acidity, production, and resistence to disease and wind.
5. Best wines: Anjou, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon, Quarts de Chaume, Samur, Savennieres (definitive dry appellation), Vouvray an d Crémant de Loire
6. Concentration by Botritis in some years, and can be barrel matured and barrel fermented