Chambourcin
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Chambourcin Hybrid
Chambourcin is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, black pepper, earthy note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Regent and Concord.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-cherry fruit with pepper and earthy lift.
- Check tannin as moderate with a fresh finish.
Confidence signals
- East-coast hybrid red profile
- Medium-plus acidity with medium tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Virginia · Missouri · Ontario
- Classic styles: French-American hybrid red with deep color and peppery dark-fruit profile · Medium-bodied hybrid red often made dry with fresh acidity
Common questions
Is Chambourcin a red or white grape variety?
Chambourcin is a red wine grape variety.
What does Chambourcin smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Chambourcin include black cherry, black pepper and earthy note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Chambourcin?
Documented tells for Chambourcin: Look for black-cherry fruit with pepper and earthy lift. and Check tannin as moderate with a fresh finish..
What is Chambourcin most often confused with in blind tasting?
Chambourcin is most commonly confused with Regent, Concord and Marquette. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Chambourcin grown?
Classic regions for Chambourcin include Virginia, Missouri and Ontario.