Didier Champalou
Catherine and Didier Champalou are two of the most dynamic growers in Vouvray who have gradually built up an impressive 19-hectare domaine, planted solely with Chenin Blanc. Their aim is to bring out the maximum expression of character from the grape while reflecting the different terroirs on which the vines are planted. Harvesting is manual and selective to give the optimum maturity and balance of fruit. The wines are vinified and bottled in a cave, with maturation in both tank and barrique depending on the vintages.
Other wines by this producer
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A beautiful light lemon yellow colour, this wine has an enticing nose of honey, cream and green apples. On the palate it has sweet fruit and a well balanced finish, with fresh balancing acidity that prevents the wine from becoming cloying.
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Made from Chenin Blanc in a typically dry style with hints of pear and quince on the nose. Ripe and juicy on the palate with a strong chalky minerality, lots of fruits layers and balanced by a benchmark freshness.
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Made from Chenin Blanc in a typically dry style with hints of pear and quince on the nose. Ripe and juicy on the palate with a strong chalky minerality, lots of fruits layers and balanced by a benchmark freshness.
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Medium-bodied, elegant yet very intense, astonishingly sweet and rich, but not a bit cloying. Honeyed, peachy botrytis-influenced, fruit amazingly succulent and complex with an extraordinary ageing ability.
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Pale straw in colour with extremely elegant bubbles and a fine mousse. The palate is fine and elegant with well balanced acidity and a crisp dry finish.
