The 45 best chenin blanc wines in Australia

Chenin blanc – originally hailing from France's Loire Valley – has been surging in popularity across Australia in recent years.

Not only were the overall submissions for chenin blanc up by 6% for the 2026 Companion, but a chenin blanc has also won the award for best Other Whites and Blends for three years in a row. Australian examples of this variety most certainly deserve your attention.

Chenin's trademark is its high acidity. It's an all-rounder grape that can produce crisp and dry wines, along with fuller-bodied styles, and even sparkling and sweet wines. But for this list of the best chenin blanc wines in Australia, we have stuck to still white wines – for which there are many brilliant examples to choose from.

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