rating A-

standout top Vouvray producer

about Catherine and Didier Champalou started the winery in 1983. Their daughter Céline has joined after working around the world. The family use sustainable and organic practices, farming 21ha on varied soils.

wines tasted

Vouvray Brut NV ($31)

100% Chenin Blanc. Two years on lees, no dosage (though it varies from year to year, with a maximum 3g/l). Base wine is a blend of three consecutive vintages.

website https://champalou.com/

email champalou@orange.fr

phone +33 2 47 52 64 49

address 5 rue du Grand Ormeau, Vouvray