Champalou, Vouvray

Prior bottle was 21 months ago and this wine continues to drink well. Pear, white peach and white apple on the nose with a bit of lemon and mineral notes in the background. Between light and medium bodied with rounded white apple and slightly bright pear upfront. Mid-body adds white peach which has gained a bit of expression, assisted by mixed white tropical notes. These tropical qualities have integrated quite well with the backside, allowing the lemon to be a …

2019 vintage

A bit of butterscotch - mature - but could hold for another 3 years. really nice down the middle Chenin from the Loire.

2019 vintage

Still going very strong, this has retained its apple and pear profile, unlike Champalous of the past, which tended to veer towards honeyed notes after a few years. Not as crisp as before but still very fresh. It's really very good and excellent value.

2019 vintage

What a great QPR! And paired well with pork posole.

2019 vintage

Badly corked.

2019 vintage

Prior bottle was a bit over 2 years and 2 months ago and this wine has evolved positively and held up quite well. Pear and lemon on the nose with peach and mineral behind. Between light and medium bodied with a very similar fruit profile to the prior bottle. There's apple and pear upfront with a good amount of brightness and definition. The white peach comes in through the middle, followed by hints of white tropical qualities behind. They tropical …

2019 vintage

Nice stone fruits with decent acidity. Great appetizer wine!

2019 vintage

Dried pasta, lemon zest, honey

2019 vintage

More intense than 10 months ago Pear, lemon; of course Valerian, celery seed, and cereal on the nose Some honey and iron steer me away from the riesling similarity others noted, sweet body notwithstanding The acid and minerals are indeed, great Good, if still a little vague, or should I say, Definitely a food wine

2019 vintage

Screaming acid showing limes, unripe pineapple, mango. Honeycomb. A straw/hay note that I usually associate with Riesling. A touch of bitterness at the finish.

2019 vintage

Floral, smoky and peach, lime. Good body, nice flavour intensity, finishes dry. Mid length.

2019 vintage

Similar to last note. Drank over three days this time and it improves with air. It’s somewhere between sec and tendre in sweetness, delicate, yet round and richly fruity, and has plenty of fresh acidity to balance. A touch of spice and delicate white flower notes. I think this is probably the best entry level Vouvray I’ve ever tried. It should keep well and develop over several years. If drinking now I would suggest decanting.

2019 vintage

Pale color; prominent alcohol, mango, pear, peach. Have opened 2 of 4. Agree with earlier comments: similar to a Riesling, and might pair well with Indian or spicy East Asian foods.

2019 vintage

Really nice wine, with some depth, and complexity, and spicy fruit notes.

2019 vintage

Pale lemon, Med (-) Intensity, tropical elements on the nose Pear, peach, lemon, mineral/wet stone notes. Medium bodied (12.5% ABV) Med (+) acidity. There is a perceived sweetness to this wine. It is balanced / complex / nicely made. Winemaker notes: Vine age: 35y

2019 vintage

Quite sweet for the varietal. One could easily mistake this for a low acid Riesling.

2019 vintage

Pear, peach and lemon notes on the nose. Between light and medium bodied (12.5% ABV) with clean and expressive white apple/pear upfront. The pear note is quite lengthy and actually stays in the background for the entire wine; a fairly unique and interesting quality. Opens up through the middle and softens, showing pretty peach and some mixed tropical notes and then gains backbone with lemon, balanced acidity and lingering mineral and tart qualities. Drinking quite well at present and really …

2019 vintage

clean clear pale straw in color Honeycomb, dry hay, some lees toast on tbe nose, maybe a hint of lemon medium plus acidity Medium alcohol yellow apple, lemon on the palate Some residual sugar in balance with the alcohol and fresh acidity clean lingering finish A very nice fresh chenin blanc expression from Vouvray Good with asian food, white pasta, olive oil pasta dishes for sure. Good with Indian and asian cuisine A good intro wine for your super taster …

2019 vintage

Flintiness, quince, pear. Great structure and acidity

2019 vintage

Good, but not as good as almost every single other person in this forum says it is What little lanolin there is dissipates quickly in the glass. Decent acidity/viscosity balance the first night, but much better when the minerals come out to play the last 3. Hanging on to my other bottle at least a year to see if that nice pear projects a little more

2019 vintage

After open for 30 minutes or so, drank beautifully, showing excellent balance of acidity and slight sweetness.

2019 vintage

On the first night I thought it was a nice wine, especially for the price. It had a slightly bitter aftertaste and I rated it an 89. On the second night the wine showed tremendous improvement, especially on the palate without any bitterness and nice citrus and floral notes. Second night it was a 90-91.

2019 vintage

Really lovely stuff and an outstanding QPR. Extremely pale yellow, almost clear. On the nose is some white peach, white flowers, and a touch of wet slate. Mineral notes come through on the palate along with ripe apples, lemon zest, daisies, peach and a touch of smokiness. The classic lanolin note is there, but you have to look for it. Might have blind guessed an Albariño or dry Riesling. Some minerality to the mouthfeel and zippy acidity makes this a …

2019 vintage

Fruit forward and juicy Vouvray, ripe citrus, peach, tropical. But there is also a elegant floral side and mineral notes that add complexity. Surprisingly round yet light on the palate, good length and a bit of sweetness on the finish. First impression is this is a wine for drinking early, but on second thought I think this delicate softness (from lees and RS?) might be a bit deceiving. Will be interesting to follow over a few (5+?) years. Really great …

2019 vintage

This was a nice surprise. Big floral nose. Peach, mango, pineapple, tropical fruits, a little buttery, and nicely tart. Pretty good value.

2019 vintage

Somewhat muted nose that includes pear, honey, white flower, petrol. Mainly lime on the palate. High acidity, slightly effervescent. The finish is long, but jarringly tart. An okay drink, but nothing special.

2013 vintage

A very sweet and floral nose, mostly tropical fruit salad and candied lemon. Medium bodied with a pleasing tart acidity. Strong minerality, and slight grassiness on the sneaky long finish. A nice effort for the vintage, very food friendly.

2013 vintage

On both the nose and the palette you get a lot of raw honey, green apple, and quince. Both the minerals and the fruit were very balanced in this wine, but I was hoping it had a little more of a punch. Pairs well with cheese like a Sainte Maure de Touraine

2013 vintage

Pale, barely gray. Vivid nose of Bartlett pear, Jazz apple, white pepper, sharpening stone. On arrival, medium acidity and medium glycerol texture; dry. Fruit plate again in the mouth, bone-dry and some energy. Medium intensity finish. A bit mismatched for my taste to our cheese course of St Nectaire and Bucheron.

2013 vintage

We are met with quite careful but well balanced nose with fresh pears, exotic fruits like pineapple and some stone and minerals. The acidity is direct but still quite soft and a bit tingling and it is backed up by similar fruit as on the nose but also an abundance of citrus, mainly lemon but also lime. This wine has an amazing freshness from the acidity, but also a good base with fruit. Very elegant and precise.

2013 vintage

Floral notes with honey and citrus. Slightly flabby, doesn't have that great acidity in the finish that the better Vouvrays do.

2013 vintage

Hay, quince, mineral, good richness, strong acid though a touch of RS just for richness, crisp finish.

2013 vintage

Look - Clear to light yellow tint Legs - Very quick Nose - Clean, slight floral, citrus and lemon; Very subtle Taste - Crisp, light body, very dry, hints of pear and chalk - Finish was medium Overall - For the price, decent Vouvray, but not overly complex

2013 vintage

Very nice. Full on citrus, mostly lemon, but with a wonderful roundness to balance it out. Great with food. Floral notes.

2013 vintage

Notes of minerality, citrus fruits, and floral. Crisp with a bit of acidity but not unpleasant. Touch viscous with a moderate finish.

2013 vintage

Superb Chenin Blanc from a top producer. I bought my wines from the producer at a very attractive price indeed. If ever you are in Vouvray it is well worth booking an appointment to visit. Make sure you have room in your car!!

2013 vintage

What a beauty

2013 vintage

apricots and peaches, really acidic and vibrant. Medium body. some pear on the palate.

2013 vintage

Lovely typical Chenin Blanc from a top producer. An absolute bargain as I bought it at the winery for less than £9.

2013 vintage

Rock solid and totally worth $18. Drenched with complex citrusy flavors, minerality and plenty of backbone.

2013 vintage

Quite dry, and with the usual beautiful round texture of this wine. They must have done some serious selection here as the fruit is beautiful and has pretty solid depth for the price point.

2013 vintage

crisp and slatey. Less RS than recent vintages.

2013 vintage

PnP at refrigerator temperature. Presents as a pale yellow with green highlights. When first opened, it was very shy, and needed to breathe and warm up a bit to show well. Nose was floral and funky with a smidgen of volatile acidity. Lively on the palate with upfront lemon-lime flavors, backed up by chalk, a touch of tropical flowers, and bracing high acidity. One of the best whites we've had. It would be excellent with seafood, but was enjoyed with …

2013 vintage

Not a *lot* of weight, but a slight honeyed viscosity in the mouth, brightened by a good amount of acid. Very slightly floral, good fruit, medium finish. Noticeable residual sugar but so much as to put off the sugar-averse in the crowd. On the light side, but very nicely balanced. Good stuff. 12.5%, $21.

2013 vintage

Put simply, this wine made me love both Vouvray and Chenin Blanc. What really impressed me about this wine is the fullness of the mouthfeel. It is almost inexplicably satisfying as it coats your palate. Bright green apples and lemon peel dominate this wine which, combined with the full mouthfeel and a pinch of sweetness--which I think works perfectly--make this a glowing example of great, humble Vouvray that rivals just about any other white I've had. Planning on stocking up …

2013 vintage

Fresh, crisp, notes of green apple on the nose. Palate had subtle lemon and light minerality. Great value and perfect as a sipping wine.

2013 vintage

Appearance: Bright and clear, it has pale lemon-green color, with legs. Nose: Clean, with medium (-) intensity aromas of green fruit such as green apple, some citrus fruit of lemon, tropical fruit of melon, stone fruit of peach, floral notes of linden, mineral notes of rubber and beeswax. The wine is youthful. Palate: Dry with high acidity, the wine has medium alcohol, with light body and showing medium (-) intensity flavors of stone fruit of peach, tropical fruit of melon …

2013 vintage

hi-acid, great minerality, little bit of residual sugar on the finish. Highly recommended.

2013 vintage

Really nice Chenin Blanc. Clean and vibrant with a touch of sweetness. Kermit Lynch import.

2013 vintage

Miscellaneous French Tasting (The Wine Club, San Francisco) : Floral, bright citrus, good acidity. Light weight and not very much texture for Chenin Blanc.

2013 vintage

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