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. This dessert wine is made from 30 year old Chenin Blanc vines and the botrytised grapes are selected by hand during mid-October. After pressing and racking, fermentation takes place in oak casks to allow the wine to develop more elegantly, while the bottling took place in May. Inevitably, yields are restricted due to such practices. La cuvee Moelleuse is a golden colour and is already developing more rounded and rich characteristics. It has a wonderfully intense nose of honey and apricots which is echoed on the palate and all underscored by a wonderfully vibrant fresh acidity. (6 x 75 cl)
Region:
France, Loire, Vouvray
Producer:
Champalou
Product ID:
46043
Champalou CUVEEMOELLEUSE Vouvray
Description: 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. This dessert wine is made from 30 year old Chenin Blanc vines and the botrytised grapes are selected by hand during mid-October. After pressing and racking, fermentation takes place in oak casks to allow the wine to develop more elegantly, while the bottling took place in May. Inevitably, yields are restricted due to such practices. La cuveeMoelleuse is a golden colour and is already developing more rounded and rich characteristics. It has a wonderfully intense nose of honey and apricots which is echoed on the palate and all underscored by a wonderfully vibrant fresh acidity. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £147.24
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Domaine Champalou CUVEEMOELLEUSE Vouvray
Description: 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) Price: £125.23
