Château Yvonne

A few words about Chateau Yvonne

The chateau Yvonne was created in 1996 by Matthieu Vallée; it occupies a total area of 2.5 hectares spread over the communes of Parnay and Montsoreau, on magnificent parcels. The estate produces organic red and white wines in the Saumur and Saumur-Champigny appellations.

At Château Yvonne, vineyard work is paramount. Traditional techniques: ploughing the soil, minimal and always organic treatments, short pruning to obtain fair yields. This rigorous approach also applies to the work carried out in the centuries-old troglodytic cellar: long vinification and ageing in barrels, with no exogenous yeast, fining or filtration.

In the more than 10 years we've been following this estate, we've watched the wines progress: now, all Château Yvonne wines possess fine definition, the wines are more driven by fruit and less dominated by wood. This is particularly true of the estate's grandes cuvées, which have a more precise, brighter profile than before. Saumur-Champigny wines of the highest level. Unfortunately, with the success, the domaine is now on allocation and the wines are no longer available year-round.

Don't hesitate to cellar them for many years, they age admirably, both the red and white wines!

The blanc du château Yvonne, Saumur Blanc, is a benchmark for those who like chenin aged very nicely in oak barrels. Give it a few years to digest.

As for red wines, Cabernet Franc expresses itself magnificently at Château Yvonne with the cuvée La folie, to be drunk rather on the fruit. The Château Yvonne itself should be kept for 5 to 10 years to allow all its complexity to develop. L'ile 4 sous is a gourmet cuvée full of fruit, accessible when young for immediate pleasure!

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2024: domaine 2 stars (out of 3): "Since the 2014 vintage, the wines have reached a remarkable level and have rid themselves of the reductions we criticized them for in their youth. Never have the wines achieved such refinement and a sensitive burst of fruit. An estate in top form.

Discover other great organic Loire wineswith the Montlouis from domaine de la Taille aux Loups the Saumur from domaine des Closiers, Le Menetou Salon de Philippe Gilbert les Chinon du Chateau de Coulaine, Muscadet du domaine de la Haute Fevrie, the Sancerres from the domaine du Pré-Sémelé, the Pouilly-Fumé from domaine Pabiot or the Vouvray du domaine d'Orfeuilles for example.

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Where is Château Yvonne located?

Chateau Yvonne is an estate in France's Loire Valley, located in the Saumur and Saumur-Champigny terroirs.

How is Château Yvonne conducted?

Chateau Yvonne is farmed organically. Château Yvonne's organic wines are low in sulfur and often require decanting before tasting

What grape varieties does Château Yvonne use?

Chateau Yvonne uses cabernet franc to produce its red Saumur-Champigny and chenin to produce its white Saumurs

Can Château Yvonne wines be kept?

The white wines of Château Yvonne are great wines for laying down. Château Yvonne's red wines can be kept, with ageing times varying according to the cuvées. 4 to 7 years for the cuvées Iles 4 sous and la Folie, over 10 years for the red Chateau Yvonne.