Champalou

Brut Vouvray Chenin Blanc

8.964 ratings
8.817 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
Jake Hajer

Out of mag.

Out of mag.

Nov 12th, 2022
Tia Subramanian

Clean and pleasant, though one-note.

Clean and pleasant, though one-note.

Feb 12th, 2018
Scott Wren

This is a bright l, refreshing but not very complex Vouvray. Apple with a titch of sweetness.

This is a bright l, refreshing but not very complex Vouvray. Apple with a titch of sweetness.

Jan 6th, 2018
Mark Eastom

Apple, poached pear, citrus and nice acid. Want more..

Apple, poached pear, citrus and nice acid. Want more..

Mar 10th, 2017
Mark Morgan

A slight touch of yeast paired nicely with a roasted butternut squash salad

A slight touch of yeast paired nicely with a roasted butternut squash salad

Dec 15th, 2016
Ryan Sherman

Tasty sparkler for the price.

Tasty sparkler for the price.

Jun 18th, 2016
Sean Nelson

Minerally, Apple-y, acidy, simply good.

Minerally, Apple-y, acidy, simply good.

Mar 13th, 2016
Matt

Great texture and minerality that is very persistent. Crisp, clean, and focused.

Great texture and minerality that is very persistent. Crisp, clean, and focused.

Feb 9th, 2016
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

7.9

Good but certainly didn't blow me away. Attack reminds me of ginger ale. Finishes into sort of an salty lemon rind note.

Good but certainly didn't blow me away. Attack reminds me of ginger ale. Finishes into sort of an salty lemon rind note.

Apr 29th, 2014
Jeff

A bubbly from Vouvray. Mineral and fruit marriage of lemon and apple. Balanced acidity with bubbles creamingly caressing the palate with fruitful saline crystal flavors of the land of Vouvray.

A bubbly from Vouvray. Mineral and fruit marriage of lemon and apple. Balanced acidity with bubbles creamingly caressing the palate with fruitful saline crystal flavors of the land of Vouvray.

Jun 23rd, 2020