Champalou

Vouvray Chenin Blanc

9.048 ratings
9.012 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
Casey Curbow

Sales Associate Windsor Wine Merchants

8.9

Fresh, juiced tropical fruits. White flower. Green Apple. Beeswax. Cut oat. High acid balanced with hefty structure.

Fresh, juiced tropical fruits. White flower. Green Apple. Beeswax. Cut oat. High acid balanced with hefty structure.

Mar 5th, 2016
Chris Lucchese

Mellow. But traditional. Thanks Kermit Lynch

Mellow. But traditional. Thanks Kermit Lynch

Dec 23rd, 2013
Maggie Hoffman

Wine Editor SeriousEats

8.6

Very pretty, silky texture. Good value.

Very pretty, silky texture. Good value.

Oct 2nd, 2013
Andrew Yandell

Mellow young stone fruit and seasoned chicken fat

Mellow young stone fruit and seasoned chicken fat

Jul 6th, 2013
Daniel P. Drake

It's a Vouvray Friday! The nose is very tight. Having a hard time picking up the suttle notes. Definitely get minerality, some banana, and orange peel. On the palate I am getting pineapple, honey, a good minerality and wet pebbles. Not a lot of acidity but enough to know it is there. Not a bad Vouvray but just not up there with my go to Vouvray's. Nostrovia!

It's a Vouvray Friday! The nose is very tight. Having a hard time picking up the suttle notes. Definitely get minerality, some banana, and orange peel. On the palate I am getting pineapple, honey, a good minerality and wet pebbles. Not a lot of acidity but enough to know it is there. Not a bad Vouvray but just not up there with my go to Vouvray's. Nostrovia!

Apr 13th, 2013
Joel Goyette

375ml. Coming along nicely.

375ml. Coming along nicely.

Oct 19th, 2016
Juan Pablo Perez

Nariz floral (blancas), citrica (limon), manzana verde y a roca mojada. Sabores similares en boca. Buen balance entre el acido y el volumen en boca. Buen valor (Mendez)

Nariz floral (blancas), citrica (limon), manzana verde y a roca mojada. Sabores similares en boca. Buen balance entre el acido y el volumen en boca. Buen valor (Mendez)

Feb 18th, 2017
Zachary Price

Bought this one for a friend and we all thought we'd give it a shot tonight. The Vouvray appellation, from the Loire valley, is primarily known for growing Chenin Blanc. Chenin Blanc is known for its high acid character which makes it a popular grape for sparkling wine. ~$18 | #totalwine #vouvray #cheninblanc

On the eyes: Straw yellow, star bright, no stain, med tears, no gas/floc.

On the nose: White peach, unripe pear, and soft mineralty. Med- alcohol.

On the tongue: med tannin, med alcohol, med+ acid, round mouthfeel, med body. White peaches, apple, and a touch of lemon. Smooth mineralty on the way down with a slightly cloying finish when warm.

Bought this one for a friend and we all thought we'd give it a shot tonight. The Vouvray appellation, from the Loire valley, is primarily known for growing Chenin Blanc. Chenin Blanc is known for its high acid character which makes it a popular grape for sparkling wine. ~$18 | #totalwine #vouvray #cheninblanc

On the eyes: Straw yellow, star bright, no stain, med tears, no gas/floc.

On the nose: White peach, unripe pear, and soft mineralty. Med- alcohol.

On the tongue: med tannin, med alcohol, med+ acid, round mouthfeel, med body. White peaches, apple, and a touch of lemon. Smooth mineralty on the way down with a slightly cloying finish when warm.

Jan 23rd, 2016
Jessica Dean

A little sweet for our taste but it's nice to drink!

A little sweet for our taste but it's nice to drink!

Dec 15th, 2015
Swii Yii Lim

Very zingy, with loads of acidic zip and a light tomato leaf greenness on the end after the main act of apples and wet stones. Smoky flintiness on the nose. Better with food (tomato-based dish); a touch simple and austere when unaccompanied. Decent value.

Very zingy, with loads of acidic zip and a light tomato leaf greenness on the end after the main act of apples and wet stones. Smoky flintiness on the nose. Better with food (tomato-based dish); a touch simple and austere when unaccompanied. Decent value.

Sep 2nd, 2014