Chateau De Villeneuve Saumur-Champigny Le Grand Clos 2017
$35.00
The Château de Villeneuve Saumur-Champigny Le Grand Clos 2017 is a masterful expression of Cabernet Franc from a historic Loire estate steeped in tradition. Jean-Pierre Chevalier, whose family has farmed the region for three generations, continues to craft wines that reflect the purity and elegance of their terroir. The estate, purchased by his parents in 1969, sits atop limestone bedrock that has supported vines since the 16th century, lending its signature minerality to the fruit.
This cuvée is drawn exclusively from the vineyard surrounding the château and is produced only in the very best years. Fermented and aged for 14 months in 12-hectoliter wooden vats, the wine showcases exceptional finesse, with silken texture, fresh aromatics, and fine-grained tannins. On the palate, it reveals a harmonious balance of vibrant red fruit, subtle earthy notes, and a chalky, sapid finish that underscores its limestone roots. Elegant yet structured, the 2017 Le Grand Clos requires at least five years of cellaring to fully reveal its complexity, rewarding patience with a refined, enduring expression of Saumur-Champigny.
