Château de Villeneuve - Saumur-Champigny - Clos de la Bienboire - Red - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Saumur-Champigny Clos de la Bienboire showcases the pure, vibrant freshness of Cabernet Franc in its most approachable form. Juicy and lively, it offers a silky texture with fine tannins and a light, delicate extraction. This irresistible wine pairs beautifully with dishes like pâté en croûte or country pâté with green peppercorns. A charming choice to enjoy while it’s young.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, totally de-stemmed, vinified and aged in vats without added sulfites.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Purple ruby.

Nose:

Fresh and pure, with notes of red and black fruits mixed with hints of graphite.

Palate:

A juicy, crisp, fruity wine with delicate tannins.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled red meats, spiced roast duck, lamb chops breaded with parmesan and thyme.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

A favorite of our Selection Committee and awarded two stars by the French wine guide RVF, Château de Villeneuve ranks among the finest estates in the Loire Valley. Across its 25 hectares, Jean-Pierre Chevallier works with instinct and precision, crafting organic wines of pure expression that reflect the limestone-rich slopes they come from.

These warm soils restore Saumur-Champigny to its rightful glory, yielding Cabernet Francs that are fresh, vibrant, and irresistibly charming—a sensual take on the grape. The estate shines just as brightly in white, producing Chenin Blancs that are equally expressive and full of character.


Year after year, Château de Villeneuve stands out as one of the Loire’s most elegant interpreters, and Jean-Pierre Chevallier remains firmly in our top 10 Loire Valley winemakers.