Château de Villeneuve - Clos de la Bienboire 2015

Saumur-Champigny|Red wine|Organic

3.9/5 (8 customers)

16/20

RVF

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

(2013 Vintage Notes)

Although it lives up to its name, it was the land registry that gave this small 1.5-hectare vineyard its name. Legend has it that horses used to come here to drink... Winemade to highlight the fruit’s natural character, it’s perfect for sipping and also pairs well with sunny lunches. It’s ideal for summer barbecues, or simply as an aperitif with friends.

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Estate

Château de Villeneuve

Vintage

Clos de la Bienboire

Vintage

2015

Designation

Saumur-Champigny

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

limestone soils

Viticulture

certified organic

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

Full destemming. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 4 days, followed by 18 days of fermentation at 25°C

Livestock farming

in tanks with malolactic fermentation on the lees

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Nose

on the fruit and the bell pepper

Palate

with a smooth, fruity opening. Rich and light

Serve

at 14-16°C

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2019

Food and wine pairings

pairs well with grilled meats, a charcuterie platter...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 15/20 + Editor's Choice (2013 vintage) (Very good wine)

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.

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Rated wine (2016 guide) 16/20 (2013 vintage) (Very 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.

Customer rating

3.9/5

based on 8 reviews