Simple, light, fruity reds with a pale ruby colour, silky tannins and an airy palate with moderate acidity. Understated aromas of red fruits. Discrete rustic profile. Nearly extinct, preserved in INRAE varietal collections for its heritage value; it reflects the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of the French vineyard and is among the heritage varieties under study. A rare French black grape, once grown in the centre-east.

Informations about the Château de Champteloup

The winery offers 16 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

This winery is part of the Grands Chais de France (Groupe GCF).

It is in the top 77 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Anjou-Villages in the region of Loire Valley

The Château de Champteloup is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Anjou-Villages to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The wine region of Anjou-Villages

Selection of the best schistous and clay-limestone terroirs of black Anjou exclusively in red: majority Cabernet Franc (finesse, tangy red fruits, ripe bell pepper, blond tobacco) and Cabernet Sauvignon (frame, blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite) — structured reds with deep robe, black fruits and spice aromas, menthol and mineral touches, ample palate with melted tannins at maturity. 5-8 year aging for classics, 10-12+ for parcel selections.

The wine region of Loire Valley

Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.

The word of the wine: Sommelier

Person working in a restaurant and responsible for the wine service. The head sommelier is responsible for putting together the wine list, managing the sommelier brigade, and ensuring the sale of wines according to the dishes (food and wine pairing).