Chenin

The catalogue identifies the Loire, apparently Anjou, as Chenin’s origin. It describes a vigorous, fertile vine whose productivity responds to soil fertility. Early budding increases frost exposure, and secondary buds are not very fruitful after a spring frost. These are vineyard characteristics, not a guarantee of low yields.

Limestone and schist sites appear in the sheet’s discussion of wine potential. It documents high acidity and honey-like aromas across several wine styles. Sparkling, dry and sweet examples should therefore be understood as different outcomes of site, harvest and winemaking, rather than treated as one interchangeable wine.