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Vouvray, Champalou - 2022

Name: Vouvray, Champalou
Brand: Champalou
SKU: 21777
Price: 26.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 21777 750mL

A dry Vouvray yet giving and honeyed on the palate. The nose offers classic notes of raw honey, apple, and quince that carry through to the palate. Here is an extremely elegant example of Chenin Blanc that will be at home on its own and also at the table.

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Color

White

Vintage

2022

Country

France

Region

Loire

Sub-Region

Touraine

Appellation/Village

Vouvray

Producer

Champalou

Grape Variety

Chenin Blanc

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Staff Pick Notes

Chenin Blanc is an incredible varietal because it is able to produce delicious and complex wines in what seems like endless styles including dry, off-dry, sparkling, young, and aged. A defining characteristic of this grape that plays a major role in its ability to be so versatile is its high acidity. It preserves life in aged versions, provides balance to the off-dry, and gives brightness and complexity to younger wines. Cathérine and Didier Champalou give us this delightful Vouvray that is grown sustainably on vines that average 35 years of age which contributes to its depth and complexity. It's kept on its lees for 11 months while it ages in stainless steel. Though technically a dry wine, a hint of sweetness is detected in the tart pear, yellow apple, lemon notes with a touch of florality and spice.

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Glossary

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Chenin Blanc

A versatile grape that is grown worldwide, but is most commonly associated with the Loire, California, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. It produces just about any type of wine you can think of: ageworthy dessert wines; delicious, honeyed dry whites; sparklers; and even bases for fortified wines and spirits. These days, one of the most exciting stories is in South Africa, where newly adopted winemaking technologies have helped a dedicated group of producers to bring the country's dry...