🍖Pork Rillettes on Toast93% match
Loire Valley tradition: Chenin's razor-sharp acidity cuts through rich, fatty pork spread while its honey notes add sweetness contrast.
French cuisineChenin Blanc
White Wine
A medium body white wine from Loire Valley, France, known for its quince and apple notes. Low tannin and high acidity make it ideal for seafood, salads, and lighter fare.
Body
Medium Body
Tannin
Low
Acidity
High
Sweetness
Dry
Origin
Loire Valley, France
QuinceAppleHoneyChamomile
What to Eat with Chenin Blanc
Five expert pairings — start with your food, find your wine.
🥘Bobotie91% match
South African Chenin (Steen) with South Africa's national dish: the wine's fruit and acid balance the curry spice and egg custard topping.
South African cuisine🥩Thai Fish Cakes89% match
Chenin's versatile acidity and stone-fruit sweetness handle lemongrass, kaffir lime, and chili spice in crispy fish cakes.
Thai cuisine🍎Tarte Tatin88% match
Caramelized apple upside-down tart matches sweet Chenin's own apple and quince character, with acidity preventing sugar overload.
French cuisine🥘Roasted Butternut Squash Soup87% match
Sweet squash and Chenin Blanc's quince-and-honey notes harmonize, while the wine's acidity prevents the soup from feeling cloying.
American cuisine