Château de Villeneuve - Saumur-Champigny Vieilles Vignes 2021
Loire
Red
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93/100
RVF
"A generous, ripe Cabernet that will please with its character and finesse.
A blend of Cabernet Franc planted between 65 and 85 years ago, on tuffeau soil conferring good minerality. This Saumur-Champigny is suave, juicy and very vinous, with silky tannins that will refine with age. Surprisingly fruity and deep.
Features
Estate
Château de Villeneuve
Cuvée
Vieilles Vignes
Vintage
2021
Designation
Saumur-Champigny
Region
Loire
Grape varieties
Cabernet Franc, vieilles vignes âgées entre 65 et 85 ans
Terroirs
Turonian clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
20-day vatting at 25°C in oak truncated-cone tanks
Breeding
14 months in barrels that have already seen 3 wines
Alcohol content
12.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright garnet-red in colour, with hints of violet
Nose
Ripe fruit aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, raspberry and strawberry
Mouth
Silky, fresh and long on the palate, with hints of liquorice and spices.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before decanting
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats, charcuterie, vegetables, mushrooms, cheeses...
Château de Villeneuve
Saumur-Champigny
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
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 (guide 2024) 93/100 (Vintage 2020)
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
3.5/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. CHARLES F. Published on 31/08/2024
Doesn't reconcile me with Loire wines. Too much acidity and no pleasure on the palate.
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Note and review by M. GASTON C. Published on 30/10/2024
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Note and review by Mme NADINE T. Published on 03/09/2024
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Note and review by M. JEAN FRANCOIS L. Published on 08/07/2024
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