Domaine Champalou Vouvray Sec

Champalou CUVEE DES FONDRAUX Vouvray Demi-Sec AC from France, Loire, Vouvray by Didier Champalou Vouvray Loire (6 x 75 cl)

Didier and Catherine Champalou have been established in the heart of the appellation for over fifteen years and have acquired over 20 hectares of Chenin. Their philosophy is simple: to create wines that respect the grape variety, the terroir and the nature of the vintage. Clos du Portail from an enclosed south-facing microterroir is an extraordinarily intense oak-matured wine of crystalline purity. Displaying fascinating aromas of dry pollen and amazing finesse this is a wine to savour. (6 x 75 cl)

Champalou LA CUVEE des FONDRAUX Vouvray Demi-Sec AC from France, Loire, Vouvray by Domaine Champalou (6 x 75 cl)

Catherine and Didier Champalou are young growers in Vouvray who, since 1984 have assembled a small domaine with vines averaging 25 years, planted solely with Chenin Blanc. The aim is to bring out the maximum expression of character from the grape while reflecting the different terroirs on which the vines are planted. Thus by applying rigorous standards, they have created one of the most exciting wineries in Vouvray. Didier Champalou's 19ha vineyard produces exceptional wine almost every year. To achieve this he takes an approach that avoids chaptalisation, which is a widespread practice in the Loire, and achieves quality and richness in his fruit with several passes or Tris through his vineyards to hand pick at maximum ripeness the Chenin Blanc grapes. Inevitably, yields are restricted due to such practices. 100% Chenin Blanc and typically dry in a sec style . This Chenin based wine is thin, luscious with a mouthful of tingling acidity balanced with soft, sweet fruit.

Catherine and Didier Champalou are young growers in Vouvray who, since 1984 have assembled a small domaine with vines averaging 25 years, planted solely with Chenin Blanc. The aim is to bring out the maximum expression of character from the grape while reflecting the different terroirs on which the vines are planted. Thus by applying rigorous standards, they have created one of the most exciting wineries in Vouvray. Didier Champalou's 19ha vineyard produces exceptional wine almost every year. To achieve this he takes an approach that avoids chaptalisation, which is a widespread practice in the Loire, and achieves quality and richness in his fruit with several passes or Tris through his vineyards to hand pick at maximum ripeness the Chenin Blanc grapes. Inevitably, yields are restricted due to such practices. 100% Chenin Blanc and typically dry in a sec style . This Chenin based wine is thin, luscious with a mouthful of tingling acidity balanced with soft, sweet fruit. (6 x 75 cl)

Catherine and Didier Champalou are young growers in Vouvray who, since 1984 have assembled a small domaine with vines averaging 25 years, planted solely with Chenin Blanc. The aim is to bring out the maximum expression of character from the grape while reflecting the different terroirs on which the vines are planted. Thus by applying rigorous standards, they have created one of the most exciting wineries in Vouvray. Didier Champalou's 19ha vineyard produces exceptional wine almost every year. To achieve this he takes an approach that avoids chaptalisation, which is a widespread practice in the Loire, and achieves quality and richness in his fruit with several passes or Tris through his vineyards to hand pick at maximum ripeness the Chenin Blanc grapes. Inevitably, yields are restricted due to such practices. 100% Chenin Blanc and typically dry in a sec style . This Chenin based wine is thin, luscious with a mouthful of tingling acidity balanced with soft, sweet fruit. (6 x 75 cl)

Didier and Catherine Champalou have been established in the heart of the appellation for over fifteen years and have acquired over 20 hectares of Chenin. Their philosophy is simple: to create wines that respect the grape variety, the terroir and the nature of the vintage. Delightful nose of honey, sweet hay and quince, lively acidity supports the rich apple fruit. (6 x 75 cl)

Didier and Catherine Champalou have been established in the heart of the appellation for over fifteen years and have acquired over 20 hectares of Chenin. Their philosophy is simple: to create wines that respect the grape variety, the terroir and the nature of the vintage. From Botrytis-Affected Chenin grapes this is both fresh coupled with vivacious acidity. (6 x 75 cl)

Didier and Catherine Champalou have been established in the heart of the appellation for over fifteen years and have acquired over 20 hectares of Chenin. Their philosophy is simple: to create wines that respect the grape variety, the terroir and the nature of the vintage. The Cuvée des Fondraux is from densely planted 50-year-old vines propitiously located on slopes of argilo-silicieux terroir. An enticing golden colour draws you to nose an exotic bouquet of lavender honey, sweet grape and marzipan while the palate reinforces this delightful impression. (6 x 75 cl)