Did you know a 9th century king with an ironic nickname gave us the first written record of Chenin Blanc? 🍇👑
In 845 AD, Charles the Bald — who was actually very hairy — signed a land grant for an ancient white grape called Plant d’Anjou. That grape is now Chenin Blanc. It’s grown worldwide, but South Africa produces the most, where they call it Steen.
A weird little fact from the Carolingian Empire, French history, and your wine glass.
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You can literally hear the inbredding
Great vid my man!!
I quite enjoy white whine and even white grapes.
Thank you bald 👑
whose your favorite king?
I love whine