Château de Villeneuve - Saumur-Champigny Vieilles Vignes 2022
Loire
Red
Sold individually
Drink or Keep
93/100
RVF
-
91+/100
Robert Parker
"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
2022
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
Vatting for 25 days at a temperature of 25°C, light pumping over, fermentation in 40 HL truncated wooden vats.
Breeding
15 months in 600 L tons and 12 HL tuns
Alcohol content
13%
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
Juicy, fresh and long on the palate, notes of liquorice and spices, crisp tannins.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before decanting
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with red meats, grilled meats, charcuterie, seasonal vegetables, world cuisine, cheeses...
Château de Villeneuve
Saumur-Champigny
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated domain (guide 2025) 4*Stars (High-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
Jean-Pierre Chevalier has passed on his passion for wine to his two daughters, Caroline and Cécile. They make the most of the Souzay limestone hillside, where Clos de la Bienboire opens the ball with a delicious red, followed by the velvety, refined cuvée Vieille Vigne. The whites are not to be outdone: the wines evolve perfectly in bottle and the older vintages are benchmarks. With prices still attractive, this is one of the region's most exciting certified organic properties.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Vin noté (guide 2024) 91+/100 (Millésime 2021) (Vin formidable)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Vin noté (guide 2025) 93/100 (Millésime 2021)
Rated domain (guide 2025) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning connoisseurs.)
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 at 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
Buy your Villeneuve wines at the best price on private sale!
from €99 on your 1st order
An expert selection
The best wines and champagnes rated by the greatest guides (Hachette, Gault Millau, La Revue du Vin de France, Bettane & Desseauve, Parker, Concours, ...).
Direct from the estates
For impeccable preservation, all the bottles of wine for sale on our site are still in the cellar of the winery or its merchant at the time of your purchase.
Wines at the best price
You always get the best price on the wines you buy on 1jour1vin , and if you find your wine cheaper on another site, we'll refund the difference.
Best prices
Secure payment
Careful delivery
Customer service
1jour1vin - 2025