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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

William Heritage 2022 Burn Pile Vineyard Reserve Chambourcin
92 points
$48
A classic Chambourcin with bold, black fruit notes and an underlying earthy and spicy character that will be great with richer food pairings.
Awards: '2024 New Jersey Wine Competition - Best Hybrid Red Wine'
William Heritage 2021 Reserve Burn Pile Vineyard Chambourcin
91 points
$40
Rich and earthy with black fruit and spices intermingled, a great wine for a cookout.
Awards: '2024 New Jersey Wine Competition - Best Hybrid Red Wine'
White Horse Winery 2019 Estate Chambourcin
90 points
$20
A nice red for grilling out meats with fruit in the BBQ sauce; what you expect and desire from Chambourcin.
Nitz 2022 South Facing Red Lake Michigan Shore
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A must have for those that like red wines with a touch of sugar and a slight chill.
88 points $12 Best Buy
St. Julian NV Cento Chambourcin
88 points
$9
Best Buy
A easy drinking and delicious, off-dry red for punches, parties, and pulled pork.
88 points $9 Best Buy
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.