{"title":"Château de Chamboureau","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eChâteau de Chamboureau is a historic estate located in the village of Epiré, within the prestigious Savennières appellation of France's Loire Valley. Founded over 400 years ago, it has long been recognized for producing some of the world's finest dry Chenin Blanc. In 2007, the estate entered a new era when it was acquired by Philippe Fournier and integrated into \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"365\"\u003eDomaine FL\u003c\/b\u003e, leading to significant investments in a modern winery and a shift toward organic viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe winery's philosophy emphasizes a \"terroir-driven\" approach, focusing on capturing the unique mineral tension and purity of the region's schist-rich soils. By avoiding malolactic fermentation, they preserve the high natural acidity and exceptional aging potential that Savennières wines are famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVineyard Practices:\u003c\/b\u003e The 18-hectare estate has been farmed organically since 2009 and features south-facing slopes that ensure optimal grape ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSignature Grape:\u003c\/b\u003e The winery focuses almost exclusively on \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e, which is harvested by hand in multiple \"passes\" (tries) through the vineyard to select grapes at peak maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Terroirs:\u003c\/b\u003e The estate includes parcels in renowned sites such as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003eLa Roche-aux-Moines\u003c\/b\u003e, which produces wines with intense minerality and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWine Characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e Their Savennières is known for its \"nervy\" acidic lift, creamy weight, and a bouquet that evolves from citrus and white flowers to notes of honey, quince, and wet stone as it ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.cellarlinkauctions.com\/collections\/chateau-de-chamboureau.oembed","provider":"Cellar Link Auctions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}