Château de Villeneuve - Saumur-Champigny Vieilles Vignes 2022
93/100
RVF
91+/100
Robert Parker
"A well-ripened, generous Cabernet that will appeal for its character and finesse."
A blend of Cabernet Franc vines planted between 65 and 85 years ago, grown on tuffeau soil that imparts good minerality. This Saumur-Champigny is smooth, juicy, and very vinous, with silky tannins that will refine with age. It surprises with its fruitiness and depth.
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Eye
Beautiful bright garnet color with purple hues
Nose
Aromas of ripe fruit, blackcurrant, blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry
Mouth
Juicy, beautifully fresh and long on the palate, notes of licorice and spices, crisp tannins
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before, in a carafe
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with red meat, grilled dishes, cold cuts, seasonal vegetables, international cuisine, cheese, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
Always present on his estate, Jean-Pierre Chevalier has passed on his passion for wine to his two daughters, Caroline and Cécile. They make the most of this limestone hillside in Souzay, where the Clos de la Bienboire opens the ball with a delicious red wine, followed by the velvety and refined Vieille Vigne cuvée. The whites are not to be outdone, the wines age perfectly in the bottle and the older vintages are benchmarks. With prices that remain attractive, this is one of the most exciting certified organic estates in the region.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2024 guide) 91+/100 (2021 vintage) (Outstanding wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2025 guide) 93/100 (2021 vintage)
Rated estate (2025 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Villeneuve has historically been a great terroir for dry and sometimes sweet Chenin Blanc (Coteaux de Saumur appellation), with remarkable aging potential. Jean-Pierre Chevallier manages the family vineyard, partly located on the spectacular Souzay hillside, with high standards and passion. Reflecting the character of this limestone hillside, this Bordeaux-trained oenologist produces consistent, colorful reds with freshness. He has gradually refined his winemaking techniques and established himself as one of the greatest stylists in the Saumur region. We are completely won over by his perfectly balanced wines, which offer sensual interpretations of Cabernet Franc without compromising their origins.
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