Château de Villeneuve

Le Grand Clos Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc

9.19 ratings

9.11 pro ratings

Saumur-Champigny, Anjou-Saumur, Loire Valley, France

Cabernet Franc

Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison

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1 person found it helpfulJun 20th, 2020

Author Drink Me, Quadrille, App editor The London Wine Guide, Judge for Decanter, IWSC, IWC, etc. , Freelance wine writer UK wine mags

9.1

Closed for now, but beautifully harmonious. Keeping the rest for two years before opening again.

Closed for now, but beautifully harmonious. Keeping the rest for two years before opening again.

Mar 18th, 2015

9.5

100% Cabernet Franc. Surprising soft and well integrated. Beautiful balance with the steak tartare.

100% Cabernet Franc. Surprising soft and well integrated. Beautiful balance with the steak tartare.

Jun 18th, 2017

Maximilian Kast

9.3

Absolutely stunning Cabernet Franc. Perfect amount of oak to balance the herbaceous notes. Long finish.

Absolutely stunning Cabernet Franc. Perfect amount of oak to balance the herbaceous notes. Long finish.

Feb 19th, 2015

9.5

T had this 6 years ago

T had this 6 years ago

Dec 16th, 2019

8.1

RJ had this 7 years ago

RJ had this 7 years ago

Oct 29th, 2018

Stef Van Der Vorst

9.1

Stef had this 7 years ago

Stef had this 7 years ago

Mar 4th, 2018

9.1

Dick had this 7 years ago

Dick had this 7 years ago

Mar 4th, 2018

9.2

Wil had this 7 years ago

Wil had this 7 years ago

Mar 4th, 2018

9.1

Hans had this 8 years ago

Hans had this 8 years ago

Jul 8th, 2017