Looking for greatness in Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc from France’s Loire Valley: This is a connection of location and grape variety that yields some of the world’s best white wines.

Yet, as I’ve often complained before, quality Chenin Blanc doesn’t get the same respect – except among a small but happy niche of knowing enthusiasts – as the best Rieslings and Chardonnays.

What’s more, there’s been a serious drought of quality Loire Chenin Blanc at local wine shops, although happily that’s changing somewhat, particularly if I troll the…