Champalou 'Les Fondraux' Vouvray, Loire Valley, France 2024Catherine and Didier Champalou both come from a long line of vigneronsCatherine represents the twelfth generation in her family to make wine in Vouvray, while Didier, from the Poitou region just to the south, marks the sixth generation of his family to dedicate his life to the vine. This wine could be considered a 'sec tendr', or an off dry style that is a natural pairing with anything fried or spicy. WINEMAKER: Catherine Champalou FARMING:

complex palate with a long

It’s cheeseboard or bust for these beauties

and hints of white pepper

Château Vieux Taillefer

wild aromatic herbs

neutral whitesBoiled or smashed potatoes with olive oilCornichons

and galets roulés (large pebbles)

After élevage

Elena stepped in to buy the fruit outright

The estate holds some of Saint-Aubin's most prized Premier Cru parcels

complex finish

dried flowers