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Le Rocher des Violettes Le Grand Clos Montlouis sur Loire Vallée de la Loire 2022

Loire Valley Montlouis sur Loire

€20,00 / 75cl inc. VAT | Limited availability

In 2022, Le Rocher des Violettes Le Grand Clos unfolds with a beautiful vibrancy, typical of this vintage in Montlouis-sur-Loire. The palate is taut, revealing crunchy wild berries and a subtle touch of sandalwood, before leaving a sensation of a straight and frank finish.

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Appellation: Loire
Region: Loire
Country: N/A
Grape varieties: Chenin Blanc
Alcohol: N/A
Color: White
Condition: Perfect

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Wine Advocate Tasting Note

Flamboyant and racy, the 2022 Montlouis Le Grand Clos opens with a perfumed bouquet of anise, white flowers, Anjou pear and spices, subtly accented by a delicate touch of oak. Medium- to full-bodied, enveloping and fleshy, it's textural and concentrated with racy acidity, concluding with a long, ethereal finish. Combining power and finesse, it was matured in 500-liter barrels, 20% of which were new and sourced from Tonnellerie Chassaing.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

The Domaine Le Rocher des Violettes has quickly established itself as a benchmark in Montlouis-sur-Loire, in the heart of the Loire Valley. Founded in the mid-2000s by Xavier Weisskopf, the estate has rapidly propelled its wines to the top. This passionate winemaker, drawing on experience gained in Burgundy and the Rhône Valley, found in the Montlouis terroir an ideal place for Chenin Blanc to express itself. The vineyard is cultivated using organic farming methods with a low-intervention approach, allowing the terroir to fully shine. The wines of Le Rocher des Violettes are distinguished by their tension and minerality, offering a vibrant expression of Chenin typical of this part of the Loire. Among the iconic cuvées, one finds with pleasure Le Grand Clos, Touche Mitaine, La Negrette, and Les Borderies, not to mention the elegant Touraine Cot Vieilles Vignes. It is a beautiful range that reveals the remarkable potential of this Loire terroir, driven by an inspired winemaker. Among the most sought-after cuvées are Le Rocher des Violettes Montlouis-sur-Loire Cuvée Touche Mitaine Sec, Le Rocher des Violettes Montlouis-sur-Loire 'Le Grand Clos', and Le Rocher des Violettes Montlouis-sur-Loire La Negrette—all useful benchmarks for understanding the identity of the estate.

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