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A sparkling Vouvray made from Chenin blanc
A sparkling Vouvray made from Chenin blanc
Viticulture has existed around the village of Vouvray since at least the Middle Ages
Viticulture has existed around the village of Vouvray since at least the Middle Ages
Hand harvest in Vouvray (domaine François PINON)
Hand harvest in Vouvray (domaine François PINON)
Vineyards in Vouvray are planted with a southerly aspect on a plateau.
Vineyards in Vouvray are planted with a southerly aspect on a plateau.
A cluster of Chenin blanc grapes in Rochecorbon, France
A cluster of Chenin blanc grapes in Rochecorbon, France
The works of French writer François Rabelais indicate that Chenin blanc was a major grape in the Loire Valley by the 16th century.
The works of French writer François Rabelais indicate that Chenin blanc was a major grape in the Loire Valley by the 16th century.
Chenin blanc grapes, like these Sauvignon blanc grapes pictured, are highly sensitive to developing noble rot, which produces a unique style of wine.
Chenin blanc grapes, like these Sauvignon blanc grapes pictured, are highly sensitive to developing noble rot, which produces a unique style of wine.
Producers often harvest Chenin blanc by hand in a succession of pickings known as "tries". The grapes may be harvested as whole clusters or individual
Producers often harvest Chenin blanc by hand in a succession of pickings known as "tries". The grapes may be harvested as whole clusters or individual berries.