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Route de Beaulieu, Rochefort-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, FranceBuy online directly from the producer:
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James Suckling - 98 points
2023
Fournier Longchamp Savennières Blanc "Chamboureau" 2020 is a white wine crafted from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes, originating from the prestigious Savennières appellation in the Loire Valley, France. This wine is characterized by its bright straw-yellow color with golden reflections.
It offers intense aromas of flowers, citrus, and stone fruits, accompanied by subtle mineral notes. On the palate, it is layered and complex, showcasing pronounced minerality and a long, elegant finish. The wine embodies precision, purity, and a vibrant energy that makes it stand out.
Domaine FL (Fournier Longchamps) is a family-owned winery located in Rochefort-sur-Loire, in the Anjou region of the Loire Valley, France. It was founded in 2006 by Philip Fournier, who named the winery by combining his parents' surnames: Fournier and Longchamps.
Since 2009, his son Julien Fournier has taken over the management of the estate. The winery spans 43 hectares of vineyards across several appellations, including Savennières, Roche aux Moines, Anjou Blanc, Anjou Villages, Coteaux du Layon, Coteaux du Layon 1er Cru Chaume, and Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru.