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.
Looking for the best Winery Champalou wines in Vouvray among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Champalou wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Champalou wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Winery Champalou wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of shrimp curry and coconut (thailand), quick brandade or yoghurt cake.
On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Champalou. often reveals types of flavors of cream, grapefruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, quince or peach.
Vouvray is the most famous and most respected appellation of the Loire Valley's Touraine growing region. The title covers white wines of various styles (sweet wine, dry, still and sparkling), from eight villages around the medieval town of Vouvray, on the northern banks of the Loire river.
Vouvray is the flagship wine of the Chenin Blanc grape (or Pineau de la Loire as it is known there), followed ever-closer by Savennieres and the sweet whites of Anjou. Few wine regions in the world use Chenin to the same extent.
None showcase the variety's aromas and flavors with such focus and diversity. South Africa's annual Chenin Blanc production far exceeds that of France. However only the very best South African Chenin Blancs have anything like the textural balance or aromatic depth of Vouvray. (© Copyright Wine-Searcher)
One key characteristic of quality Vouvray wines is their remarkable long life.
Many bottles more than 30 years old often show stunning freshness and life. This is largely down to Chenin Blanc's naturally high level of acidity, which acts as a preservative and allows the wine to develop for decades. Also vital is Chenin's intense aromatic composition, which is sufficiently robust to survive extended ageing.
In their youth Vouvrays are characterized by aromas of acacia blossom, quince and green apples.
How Winery Champalou wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of sardines moroccan style, goat cheese and bacon quiche or piperade.
On the nose the white wine of Winery Champalou. often reveals types of flavors of honey, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, cream or oaky. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Champalou. is a with a nice freshness.
It is said to have originated in the Vallée du Gier, south-west of Lyon, and is found only in this region, like the Mornen, with which it has long been associated. It disappeared from the vineyard a long time ago, but is currently being recognized thanks to the association for the restoration and development of the Coteaux du Gier vineyard (A.R.D.V.C.G). A few vines still remain in a mixture in very old plots.
Planning a wine route in the of Vouvray? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Champalou.
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
