Château de Villeneuve - Saumur-Champigny 2021
92/100
Bettane & Desseauve
92/100
Decanter
“This charming and elegant Saumur-Champigny will be the perfect companion for all your moments of togetherness and conviviality”
A Cabernet Franc with crisp tannins and a hint of spice—enjoy it now to savor the fruit, or let it age for a few years. A truly delightful wine!
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Eye
Garnet color, with a lovely sheen
Nose
Rich and concentrated, with notes of strawberry, raspberry, and fresh redcurrant
Palate
A smooth, elegant attack, pleasant aromas of red fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a lovely, lingering finish
Serve
At 16-17°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a warm goat cheese salad, flank steak with shallots, a barbecue, grilled fish...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 92/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
A robust Chenin Blanc that has undergone malolactic fermentation to round out the palate and balance the briny notes.
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.
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Rich, sweet notes of red cherry and raspberry lead to a seductive, juicy palate with good structure. It is well-balanced, with a long finish and a ripe, refreshing acidity. A true success for a difficult vintage. Once again, Jean-Pierre Chevallier and his daughter Cécile have demonstrated their ability to produce excellent wines even in challenging vintages, thanks to their attention to detail and their refusal to compromise. The Cabernet Franc used for this estate wine is 40 to 50 years old and planted on clay-limestone soils. The grapes are harvested by hand. After fermentation, 60% of the grapes are aged in 4,000-liter wooden vats and the rest in concrete and stainless steel tanks.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. PHILIPPE D. Published on April 24, 2025
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