14 Enticing French Whites

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France’s Loire Valley shows the appeal of the Chenin Blanc grape.

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Chenin Blancs from Vouvray, Anjou and elsewhere in France’s Loire Valley show the rewards of this under-appreciated white grape

James Molesworth
Posted: October 16, 2009

Chenin Blanc remains an “insider’s” variety, a grape whose following is small and loyal. That’s a good thing, because if you’re willing to enter the club (and anyone can enter), you can find some great values, since the wines exist out of the limelight for most other folks.