chenin blanc

noun

che·​nin blanc ˈshe-nən-ˈbläŋk How to pronounce chenin blanc (audio)
shə-naⁿ-ˈbläⁿ
often capitalized C&B
: any of various white wines ranging from dry to sweet made from a grape originally grown in the Loire valley

Examples of chenin blanc in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This 2023 white marries chenin blanc with chardonnay for body, and viognier for aroma. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 25 July 2024 Also included are a bottle of sauvignon blanc from Chile and a bottle of chenin blanc from South Africa. Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023 Wines, which include tempranillo, chenin blanc and merlot, are well-made and prized. Teresa Gubbins, Dallas News, 13 Aug. 2023 In general, expect lush, full-bodied whites from Rhône varieties such as viognier and roussanne, with some good sauvignon blanc and chenin blanc as well. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for chenin blanc 

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Word History

Etymology

French, literally, white Chenin (a grape variety)

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chenin blanc was in 1913

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“Chenin blanc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chenin%20blanc. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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