Which region is associated with Chenin Blanc-based wines such as Vouvray?

Which region is associated with Chenin Blanc-based wines such as Vouvray?

• A. Bordeaux
• B. Burgundy
• C. Rhône Valley
• D. Loire Valley

Answer: (D)

Chenin Blanc is a white grape that thrives in the Loire Valley, especially in the Vouvray appellation. Wines from Vouvray are made almost exclusively from Chenin Blanc and can range from dry to off-dry to sweet, with styles including still and sparkling. That strong association with a Chenin-based wine makes the Loire Valley the region most closely linked to Vouvray. In contrast, Bordeaux is known for red and white blends centered on Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, Burgundy for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and the Rhône for varieties like Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. So the Loire Valley is the correct association.

Chenin Blanc is a white grape that thrives in the Loire Valley, especially in the Vouvray appellation. Wines from Vouvray are made almost exclusively from Chenin Blanc and can range from dry to off-dry to sweet, with styles including still and sparkling. That strong association with a Chenin-based wine makes the Loire Valley the region most closely linked to Vouvray. In contrast, Bordeaux is known for red and white blends centered on Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, Burgundy for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and the Rhône for varieties like Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. So the Loire Valley is the correct association.