Château de Villeneuve - Clos de la Bienboire 2015
Loire
Red
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Drink or Keep
16/20
RVF
-
15/20
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Even though it's aptly named, it was the land registry that bestowed the name on this small 1.5-hectare estate. It is said that horses used to come here to drink... Vinified with a fruity edge, it's a wine to be savored as a treat, and can also be enjoyed with a sunny lunch. It's perfect for summer grilling, or simply as an aperitif with friends.
Features
Estate
Château de Villeneuve
Cuvée
Clos de la Bienboire
Vintage
2015
Designation
Saumur-Champigny
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
calcareous soils
Viticulture
certified organic
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
total destemming. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 4 days, followed by 18 days of vatting at 25°C.
Breeding
in vat with malolactic fermentation under marc
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Nose
on fruit and bell pepper
Mouth
fruity with a supple attack. Gourmet and light
Serve
at 14-16°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with grilled meats, a charcuterie platter...
Château de Villeneuve
Saumur-Champigny
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 15/20 + Coup de Coeur (Vintage 2013) (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
The talented Jean-Pierre Chevalier, a leader in the Saumur region, makes the most of Souzay's limestone slopes using organic farming methods (certified in 2013). Clos-de-la-bienboire is a von de gourmandise. The cuvée vieilles vignes is dense, with a refined velvety texture. The whites are all recommendable. The wines evolve perfectly in bottle, with worthy old vintages. One of the region's most exciting estates.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2016 guide) 16/20 (Vintage 2013) (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
Villeneuve has historically been a great terroir for dry and sometimes sweet chenin blanc (Coteaux de Saumur appellation), with remarkable ageing potential. Jean-Pierre Chevallier manages the family vineyard, partly located on the spectacular Côte de Souzay, with passion and exacting standards. This oenologist, trained in the Bordeaux school of winemaking, is able to translate the expression of this limestone hillside into homogeneous, colorful, fresh reds. He has progressively refined his ageing techniques, consistently establishing himself as one of the greatest stylists on the Saumur landscape. We are totally convinced by his perfectly calibrated wines, which deliver sensual interpretations of Cabernet Franc without denying their origin.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.9/5
out of 8 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN PIERRE M. Published on 28/10/2016
crunchy, very fruity, excellent value for money
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Note and review by M. DENIS B. Published on 26/04/2016
drunk over 2 days: 1st day without aeration, a fruity wine that really drinks on its own with cold meats, surprisingly full-bodied for a "friend's" wine, almost silky. The next day, more stone than fruit, but still very drinkable.
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE J. Published on 27/09/2019
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Note and review by Mme EMILIE D. Published on 05/12/2016
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Note and review by M. THIERRY B. Published on 10/11/2016
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Note and review by M. DIDIER B. Published on 08/05/2016
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Note and review by M. PASCAL G. Published on 29/04/2016
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Note and review by M. AUBERT B. Published on 07/04/2016
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