Domaine Champalou Vouvray Les Fondraux is an utterly delightful wine hailing from France's Loire Valley. It boasts an inviting straw-yellow hue, with a rich, full-bodied character. Seductive hints of ripe orchard fruit, honey, and a subtle minerality grace the palate, followed by a crisp, acid-driven finish that lingers. Born from Chenin Blanc grapes, this white wine's unique semi-dry style balances sweetness and acidity superbly. The wine's maturation in oak lends an extra warmth and depth. Elegant and refreshing, a bottle of Domaine Champalou Vouvray Les Fondraux is simply splendid to savour, pairing perfectly with an array of seafood or poultry dishes.

Tasting Notes

Fondraux is our off-dry balance. They always contain residual sugars which provide a tasty and concentrated entry. The register of white flowers stands out, offering a balance combining freshness, roundness, minerality and liveliness

About the Winery

Nestled within the heart of the Loire Valley, Domaine Champalou Winery continues to uphold a rich history of producing top-of-the-line white wines that encompass the essence of the region's vibrant fertility. Since its establishment in 1983, Didier and Catherine Champalou have consistently introduced to the world an exquisite array of Chenin Blanc wines, intricately crafted with astonishing organoleptic complexity.

The winery spans across 21 hectares of land. It's a space where young Chenin Blanc vines hold court side-by-side with mature breeds. The vines are planted in a diverse range, comprising of clay, limestone, and flint, contributing to the unique mineral composition found in their wines. The wines are either dry or semi-dry, each designed to captivate the palate with their distinct flavour and texture.

Champalou's Viticulture processes, are indeed worth noting. While integrating innovation, the winery also valiantly upholds traditional practices, offering an unparalleled fusion between past and present. They incorporate organic viticulture, guided by the ethos of sustainability whilst maintaining a respect for the natural environment. Notably, their meticulous dedication towards each stage of production ensures the wines convey a strong sense the terroir from where they originate.

Their Vouvray wines are particularly renowned, championing a balance of rich fruitiness, mineral undertones and subtle sweetness. Some of the finest include their “Les Fondraux”, “Cuvée des Fondraux” and the popular, botrytized “Cuvée Moelleuse”.

In conclusion, Domaine Champalou Winery, is an epitome of exceptional artistry within the world of viticulture, guided by passion and a dedication to preserving the soul of the Loire Valley, this enchanting winery offers more than what meets the eye, its wines telling a tantalizing tale of the land's rich past and prosperous present.

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