Château de Villeneuve - Saumur - Blanc - 2023

Wine:

Filled with lovely fruity flavors, the 2023 white Saumur opens with both tenderness and liveliness, showcasing a clear and perfectly dry Chenin. This delicious, straightforward, and well-crafted wine pairs easily with appetizers, dry cheeses, raw fish, or sardine rillettes, for example. Impeccable at this price point!

Vinification:

Hand harvested, totally de-stemmed, direct pressing, malolactic fermentation, aged 4 months on fine lees.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Intense, bright pale yellow.

Nose:

Ripe white fruit and citrus aromas.

Palate:

The wine is fruity, dynamic and precise, with good tension and a chiselled finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif with seafood, scallop verrines with vanilla butter, Mediterranean sea bream, roast monkfish with shallot confit.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031

Favorite of our Selection Committee and recipient of 2 stars in the RVF Guide, Château de Villeneuve is one of the finest estates in the Loire Valley. On its 25 hectares, Jean-Pierre Chevallier follows his instincts, crafting superb organic cuvées that reflect the true character of this limestone region.

These warm lands restore Saumur-Champigny's noble reputation: crisp, fresh wines brimming with charm, offering a sensual interpretation of Cabernet Franc. In white wine as well, the estate excels, showcasing the full allure of a mature Chenin.

Each year, Château de Villeneuve asserts itself as one of the leading stylists in the Saumur landscape, and Jean-Pierre Chevallier is among our top 10 Loire winemakers.