Vouvray Cuvee des Fondraux Domaine Champalou, demi-sec, soft, balanced, rich Chenin Blanc. The Vouvray Cuvée des Fondraux, a demi-sec wine with around 30 grams residual sugar, is from densely planted 50-year-old vines propitiously located on slopes of argilo-silicieux terroir. An enticing golden colour draws you to nose an exotic bouquet of lavender honey, sweet grape and marzipan; the palate reinforces this delightful impression. Chenin Blanc like this works well with many types of food; it will accompany wild salmon, white meats and various cheeses. With age, this wines turns to liquid gold and until recently we were enjoying some delicious 2004. Well worth buying half a dozen to have at the back of the cellar, you will be rewarded! Is Vegan? Yes Bottle Size 750ml Production Method Natural Producer Champalou Country France Region Loire, France Vintage 2024 Wine Type Medium White Wine Wine Style Medium bodied Grape Chenin Blanc Alcohol 12.5% ABV Maturation 11 months maturation on the fine lees in old wooden barrels Ageing Potential Up to 10 years Food Matching Blue Cheese, Curries, Goats Cheese, Spicy Foods
