Winery
Catherine and Didier Champalou both came from vigneron families, yet their mutual sense of independence prompted the couple to brave it on their own right after completing viticultural school in Saumur.Vouvray is home to the noble Chenin Blanc, more commonly known as Pineau de la Loire in their part of the world.
The Champalou family farms twenty-one hectares of vineyards on clay, limestone, and siliceous soils. They embrace sustainable farming while also integrating the use of the lunar calendar more traditionally associated with organic viticulture. The soils in their vineyards are rich, deep, and aerated though regular plowing. Cover crops are planted in between vineyard rows to help with excess water absorption and to encourage microbiotic activity in the soil. The Champalou house style produces wines of great elegance and tenderness, highly aromatic with impeccable balance.
Pale gold white wine from Loire Valley (France) is made from 100% Chenin Blanc. There are notes of honey and ripe grapes on the nose. The palate is off-dry with a nice acidity that rounds it out into a long finish. Demi-Sec Cuvée Fondraux from Domaine Champalou pairs well with salmon, white meat dishes, and a variety of cheeses. Available for deliveries within Metro Manila.
Grape Variety / Blend: chenin blanc
Winery / Estate: Domaine Champalou
Specifications
| Basic | |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 or 2020 or 2022 |
| Product-Type | Wine |
| Type | white |
| Price Point | 1,501 to 2,000 |
| Style | Off-Dry |
| Blend/Grape Variety | chenin blanc |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Terroir | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire Valley |
| Estate | Domaine Champalou |
| Appellation | AOC Vouvray |
| Fermentation | Natural |
| Wine-Making Process | Sustainable |
| Food Pairing | |
|---|---|
| FOOD PAIRING: FISH | Deepfried or Seared |
| FOOD PAIRING: POULTRY / PORK / VEAL | Pan seared |
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