Chambourcin is a popular French hybrid
Chambourcin is a black grape variety. The wine are usually full bodied and aromatic with no intrusive flavours
Chambourcin is predominantly grown in the Loire region, in central France. It can also be found in North America, Australia, New Zealand, and Vietnam Chambourcin is relative vigorous and it is relatively late ripening. It has good resistance to fungal diseases, especially downy mildew, and therefore tolerant of humid conditions Chambourcin wines pair well with a variety of foods, such as grilled meats, smoked fish, and aged cheeses.
Chambourcin was named after the lieu-dit Chambourcin in the village of Bougé-Chambalud in Isère, south-eastern France.