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Chambourcin

Chambourcin Wine Details
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Description: Developed by Joannes Syve in the 1860's this hybrid grape has only been available since 1963 for production. Our Chambourcin is a berry fruit forward, complex dry red aged in oak with a slight eathiness. Pairs well with beef, pasta, and gamey meats. Serve 60° - 65°F. Cheers!

Varietal Definition
Chambourcin:
A french-american hybrid used to make red wines with fruity flavors and some herbaceousness. Grown in the cooler regions of Eastern U.S. and Canada. Decreasing acreages also found in Europe; due to stringent European Union rules these varieties cannot be blended with traditional varieties.


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