Champalou

Les Fondraux Chenin Blanc

9.135 ratings
9.09 pro ratings
Vouvray, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Chenin Blanc
Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato
Top Notes For
Helen O

B+ too sweet for my taste but still a nice bottle. 2012 vintage. April 2018

B+ too sweet for my taste but still a nice bottle. 2012 vintage. April 2018

1 person found it helpfulApr 14th, 2018
Corey Reis

The first wine in our taste of Loire.

The first wine in our taste of Loire.

Apr 11th, 2014
Sam Zavari

Great texture and acidity, but kinda forgettable. $35

Great texture and acidity, but kinda forgettable. $35

Jun 23rd, 2016
Philippe Dupuis

Richness supported by a nice acidity. Champalou style.

Richness supported by a nice acidity. Champalou style.

Nov 30th, 2015
Diana Cho

Crisp, fruity

Crisp, fruity

May 24th, 2015
WineSamurai

Well ain't this tasty! Champalou!

Well ain't this tasty! Champalou!

Feb 28th, 2015
Zach McFarland

Elegant, sweet expression of Vouvray..paired well with my spicy tuna roll.

Elegant, sweet expression of Vouvray..paired well with my spicy tuna roll.

Nov 5th, 2014
Bob Elwell

An extremely pleasant Vouvray

An extremely pleasant Vouvray

Aug 14th, 2014
Lisa Leopard

Nicely balanced - definite do-over

Nicely balanced - definite do-over

Jun 18th, 2014
Michael Williams

Demi sec. Pretty sweet to the taste.

Demi sec. Pretty sweet to the taste.

May 14th, 2014