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The Magic of Chenin

The Loire Valley's signature grape offers expressions from dry to sweet to sparkling

The Magic of Chenin
The historic town of Saumur lies along the Loire River in the heart of Chenin Blanc country. (iStockphoto/Getty Images)
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From the Nov 15, 2020, issue

White wines from Chenin Blanc are made in styles from dry to sweet to sparkling in France's Loire Valley. The grape expresses terroir with precision, and some versions are capable of long aging

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