Loire Valley Château Yvonne

Our committee's review

A benchmark in Saumur, Château Yvonne has thrived under the energy and skill of Mathieu Vallée, who has led the estate since 2007. A virtuoso of both chenin and cabernet franc, he crafts outstanding wines, recognized with two stars in the prestigious French wine guide the RVF.

With ideally placed sandy and tuffeau soils farmed organically, and carefully managed, extended barrel aging, every element comes together here to produce wines of the highest caliber.

Now established as must-haves in any serious cellar, these wines have never shown such refinement or such a vivid expression of fruit. Discover this estate at the peak of its powers through two cuvées that completely won over our Selection Committee.

Exceptionally pure, the 2023 Red Saumur-Champigny L’île Quatre Sous showcases Cabernet Franc at its finest—ripe and fresh, with elegant graphite notes and dark fruit aromas. On the palate, it unfolds with superb velvety texture, striking balance, and vibrant energy, all perfectly supported by a finely tuned aging process. A near-perfect expression of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc. Rated 93/100 by our Selection Committee.

The 2023 Red Saumur-Champigny La Folie masterfully captures the vibrant aromatics of fresh Cabernet Franc, with concentrated graphite notes and perfectly tuned, refined aging. Its flavourful, energetic structure is lifted by a fleshy freshness and a silky, expansive texture. A truly outstanding bottle—and a firm favourite of our Selection Committee, rated 93/100.

One of Saumur’s undisputed benchmark estates—a must-have for any serious cellar.

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