Château de Villeneuve - Les Vieilles Vignes 2011
15/20
RVF
16/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“A nose of black cherry, with firm, persistent, and well-integrated tannins; it’s already well-structured” (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2015). Aged in 500-liter barrels containing two or three wines, this red from old vines is fresh, developing delightful floral and citrus notes on the nose. A smooth, juicy, and very vinous Saumur-Champigny, perfect for enjoying with a nice cut of red meat!
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Eye
beautiful, shiny dress
Nose
fresh, with floral and citrus notes
Palate
a smooth, juicy, and full-bodied wine
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
Aroma of black cherries, with firm, persistent, and well-integrated tannins; it’s already well-structured.
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
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (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 wine:
Les Vieilles Vignes is robust and well-structured, with good depth, but lacks a bit of freshness.
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.