Retour Château de Villeneuve - Saumur-Champigny - Clos de la Bienboire - Red - 2023
COUNTRY/REGION: Loire Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Saumur-Champigny
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2023
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Cabernet Franc
ALCOHOL: 12 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
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.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 16 and 18°C.
Food Grilled red meats, spiced roast duck, lamb chops breaded with parmesan and thyme.
Cellar ageing From now until 2028
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A favorite of our Selection Committee and awarded two stars in the RVF Guide (Revue du Vin de France), Château de Villeneuve is one of the Loire Valley’s finest estates. Spanning 25 hectares, Jean-Pierre Chevallier crafts exceptional organic wines with an intuitive approach, capturing the essence of the region’s limestone slopes.

These warm soils restore Saumur-Champigny to its former glory, producing fresh, vibrant wines full of charm—a truly sensual expression of Cabernet Franc. The estate also shines with its whites, showcasing the elegance and depth of fully matured Chenin Blanc.

Year after year, Château de Villeneuve stands out as one of the top estates in Saumur, with Jean-Pierre Chevallier earning a spot among our top 10 Loire Valley winemakers.
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.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 RVF
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2025