DESCRIPTION
On the plateau overlooking the Loire, the Château de Villeneuve offers stunning views of the river wild. Magnificent eighteenth century mansion, it is built in stone which the nobility of the terroir of the region: the tufa.
1969 The Family Chevallier became the owner of the castle which was entirely restored and acquired its present look. In 1997, after extensive renovation and modernizing work , the Château de Villeneuve returns to its original cellars giving back to the property all of its original charm.
The 25 hectares surrounding the property of the family Chevallier give complex wines marked by a great personality.
The work of the vineyard is done in a reasoned: grass growing between the rows with Kentucky blue grass to maximize rooting and water supply to the vine, preservation of natural enemies (typhlodrome, thrips …) to promote integrated pest management and to limit the use of pesticides.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Wine | Grape Varietal | Age of the vines | Nature of soil | Technical Sheet |
| Saumur | 100% Chenin Blanc | 25 years | clay and limestone |  |
| Saumur-Champigny | 100% Cabernet Franc | 35 to 40 years | clay and limestone | |
| Saumur-Champigny Vieilles Vignes | 100% Cabernet Franc | 65 to 85 years | limestone | |
| Saumur-Champigny Le Grand Clos | 100% Cabernet Franc | 7 to 15 years | limestone | |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| COUNTRY | France |
|---|---|
| REGION | Paris |
| APPELLATION(S) | Saumur-Saumur Champigny |
| PRODUCER | Château de Villeneuve |
| FOUNDED | 1969 |
| SIZE OF THE VINEYARD | 62 acres |
| ANNUAL PRODUCTION | 120.000 bottles |
| FARMING | organic |
| WEBSITE | www.chateau-de-villeneuve.com |
