Chenin Blanc

Tasting articles The downs and ups of this popular central Loire appellation. In the 1980s I was based in Paris and Saumur-Champigny...

Tasting articles Now that it’s a rich man’s plaything, has this iconic estate lost its oomph? Above, manager Jacques-Antoine Toublanc (left) and...

Tasting articles Lovely wines – but all too mysterious for both taster and cook. Towards the end of last year, I had...

Wines of the week A great-value Loire producer highlighted. From €12.75, CA$24.65, £14.49, $19.90, 260 Norwegian kroner, AU$42, $1,050 New Taiwan dollars Find this...

Wines of the week In continued celebration of old vines comes this overperforming South African Chenin, courtesy of Richard. It also echoes the enthusiasm...

Free for all In his introduction to his old-vine competition entry, Ian Haggie explains: ' I am a mid-thirties wine professional based in...

Free for all The third entry to our 2021 writing competition on old vines is from Etienne Neethling, who introduces himself as 'a...

Free for all Ze'ev Dunie is the author of the second 2021 writing competition entry to be published. He writes: 'Owner and winemaker...

Wines of the week Today’s wine of the week is made by a remarkable young man who was one of the early beneficiaries of...

Wines of the week A naturally made Chenin Blanc has Richard completely convinced. See also today's collection of Loire wines tasted by Jancis and...

Free for all There is great Chenin Blanc in both the Loire and South Africa, the two being closely linked in the image...

Tasting articles A tribute to Jacky Blot, champion of Chenin Blanc and Bourgeuil in the Loire. Above he is seen with his...

Free for all Back in May 2020, which seems like a lifetime ago, I was due to go on a trip to the...

Tasting articles See this guide to the other instalments in this broad look at current offerings from the Loire Valley. Reds, pinks...

Free for all Last week I wrote about which red wine vintages to drink now. This week, which white wines are worth ageing...

Wines of the week This might be the perfect white wine for Christmas Day. From €20, $24.98, £20.68, CA$35.25, HK$460, 4,840 roubles Find this...