Chambourcin
[shahm-boor-SAN]
Red wine HYBRID that was introduced in 1963 by Joannes Seyve and that has gained favorable acceptance, particularly in France’s LOIRE region. Chambourcin produces good-quality, ruby-colored wines that have a reasonably full, slightly herbaceous flavor and aroma. This grape is VINIFIED both as a ROSÉ and a red wine. Chambourcin is also known as Joannes Seyve 26205.
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Augusta AVA,
Lake Erie AVA,
Maryland,
New Jersey
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