The Chenin Blanc Association's six recognised styles

Fresh & fruity

(less than  9 g/ℓ residual sugar)

Rich & ripe – unwooded 

(less than  9 g/ℓ residual sugar)

Rich & ripe – wooded

(less than  9 g/ℓ residual sugar)

Rich & ripe – slightly sweet

(between 9 and 30 g/ℓ residual sugar)

Sweet

(more than 30 g/ℓ residual sugar)

Sparkling

Tank fermented or Cap Classique

    

  
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