About Chambourcin

About Chambourcin
Chambourcin is a red French hybrid grape that was developed in the early 1960s. It is planted in several states in the eastern US; the top examples come from Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York; there are also examples made in Australia, where it sometimes is blended with Shiraz.

The grape has black juice, unlike most red grapes whose juice is clear. Thus a Chambourcin wine has deep purple color; flavors are of plum and black cherry. It is best consumed in its youth (two to three years) for its freshness.

Top Picks for Chambourcin

White Horse Winery 2020 Estate Chambourcin
86 points
$20
A red wine with light tannins, fresh acidity, and dark red fruit; a good wine for large gatherings.