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For centuries, until the early twentieth century, the reputation of Anjou wines was built on its whites, and since Rabelais in 1534, the Chenin Blanc grape.

Barely a century later, and the colour of Anjou has changed, or rather, Anjou has become multi-coloured. And in the last 50 years, areas growing Chenin have halved, with its wines now accounting for less than 30% of Anjou wines.

What economic model would ensure its future in Anjou, from the right bank of the Loire - with its Coteaux du Layon -, to the left bank and its dry, semi-dry, sweet, and sparkling Chenins, in light of current market trends, climate change and environmental issues ?