Chateau de Villeneuve Saumur Champigny 2022 SF Chronicle his first vintage overseeing this

his first vintage overseeing this prized Rhône site inherited from his father Eric Texier

From the producer: Made from organic grapes that grow behind our home in Napa

butter) and tertiary (minerals and spices)

The interesting part is watching a young winemaker's ideas play out on a vineyard he is remaking in real time

and mineral notes that dance across the palate without heaviness

Chateau de Villeneuve Saumur Champigny 2022 SF Chronicle his first vintage overseeing thisLoire Valley Cabernet Franc from 3540 year old vines on clay limestone in the shadow of a 15th century church steeple. Chteau de Villeneuve in Souzay Champigny is one of Saumur's most respected addresses for both Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Fermented in stainless steel and concrete, aged in a mix of large oak barrels, cement, and steel. The Loire's cooler climate preserves Cabernet Franc's natural herbaceous complexity alongside juicy fruita