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The versatility of Chenin: a hypothesis of the history of its implantation in the Loire Valley – what possible future?
Article number
1430_9
Pages
59 – 62
Language
English
Abstract
Out if 9,000 ha of Chenin blanc planted in France, why are 8,500 ha in the Loire Valley, between Amboise and Ingrandes sur Loire? Roger Dion has indicated that the Ingrandes sur Loire boundary was due to the border, and the custom fees, between Brittany and France.
A custom duty was charged on wines from Anjou and therefore only affordable if Chenin blanc wines were better value for money.
Through a presentation of the figures of Chenin blanc wines’ analysis over the vintages available to us in the 19th-20th century, we will propose an explanation of Chenin blanc’s ability to have found its niche, its ecosystem/terroir/variety/market for centuries.
With this final question: in the current changing environnement, how can we envisage its future in the Loire Valley?
A custom duty was charged on wines from Anjou and therefore only affordable if Chenin blanc wines were better value for money.
Through a presentation of the figures of Chenin blanc wines’ analysis over the vintages available to us in the 19th-20th century, we will propose an explanation of Chenin blanc’s ability to have found its niche, its ecosystem/terroir/variety/market for centuries.
With this final question: in the current changing environnement, how can we envisage its future in the Loire Valley?
Authors
P. Baudouin
Keywords
Chenin, grape variety, France, Loire Valley, sugar, versatility, climate, resilience, adaptation, hybridization, intra-varietal
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