Château de Villeneuve - Saumur 2015
15,5/20
RVF
This lovely white wine kicks off the estate’s gourmet lineup. A Saumur aged on its lees, it offers beautiful complexity, roundness, and elegant floral notes. Approachable and easy to drink , it subtly showcases the best qualities of Chenin Blanc— perfect for any occasion!
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Nose
a small, inconspicuous white flower
Palate
A clean, smooth, and citrusy attack. A salty finish
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with seafood, or on its own as an aperitif in the summer
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
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 slope in Souzay, where the Clos de la Bienboire sets the tone with a delicious red wine, followed by the velvety and refined Vieille Vigne cuvée. The whites are no exception; the wines age beautifully in the bottle, and the older vintages are true benchmarks. With prices that remain attractive, this is one of the most exciting certified organic estates in the region.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2016 guide) 15.5/20 (2014 vintage) (Good wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Villeneuve has historically been a premier terroir for dry and occasionally sweet Chenin Blanc (Coteaux de Saumur appellation), with remarkable aging potential. Jean-Pierre Chevallier manages the family vineyard—partly situated on the spectacular Souzay hillside—with meticulous care and passion. Faithfully capturing the essence of this limestone slope, this oenologist—trained in the Bordeaux school—crafts consistent, vibrant reds with fresh, lively structure. He has gradually refined his aging techniques and consistently established himself as one of the leading winemakers in the Saumur region. We are thoroughly impressed by his perfectly balanced wines, which offer sensual interpretations of Cabernet Franc without compromising their origins.