The Winery Champalou of Vouvray of Loire Valley | Winedexer
The Winery Champalou is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 12 wines for sale in of Vouvray to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The Champalou Estate is located in Vouvray, near Tours in France, in the Touraine wine region. It is one of the most emblematic vineyards in central France, globally known for its dry white wines. The Estate was founded in 1978 by Patrick and Régine Champalou, who still run it alongside their two daughters, Caroline and Anne-Cécile. The Estate extends over an area of 15 hectares and includes vineyards on the famous slopes of the Loire, part of which is classified as AOC Vouvray. The vineyards are mainly planted with Chenin Blanc (80%) and supplemented with grape varieties such as Pineau Blanc (15%) and Cabernet Franc (5%). The Estate aims to produce deep, complex, and elegant dry white wines, which are the hallmark of the Champalou Estate. The vineyard's cultivation is both reasoned and very respectful of the land, which allows the production of wines rich in minerals and authentic tastes. The grape varieties are cultivated to optimize their qualities, and the planting is varied in order to produce a diverse range of dry, semi-dry and sweet wines. The winemaking in the cellar of the Estate is lengthy and meticulous and is based on the respect of traditional techniques, through methods of rearing and winemaking that respect the environment and the land, as well as on rigorous control of the processes. This requirement, associated with constant investments in research and development and innovative methods, makes the Champalou Estate a recognized vineyard, and its wines highly appreciated. The Champalou Estate is a vineyard rich in a tradition several centuries old and produces exceptional dry white wines, which have conquered the world with their complex tastes, depth, and elegance. The Estate's wines are a real treasure from its Vouvray lands, which are worth discovering.
