Clos des Rocs - Pouilly-Loché En Chantonne 2022

In 2002, Olivier Giroux purchased the Saint-Philibert estate in Loché and renamed it after his largest vineyard parcel, the Clos des Rocs. He cultivates 9 hectares of vines that are about 60 years old, 6 of which are in the Pouilly-Loché appellation. In 2006, he began converting the estate to organic farming and obtained certification in 2014. This young man in his forties has played a key role in raising the profile of Pouilly-Loché wines, for which he is the finest ambassador. Taking a hands-off approach in the cellar, he relies on moderate oak aging and unhurried bottling. His wines, characterized by great purity, captivate with their crystal-clear, fresh, and subtly oaky flavors.

The nose offers excellent depth of lemon, smoke, and flint, followed by a very impressive vibrancy and chalky minerality on the compact, medium-bodied to full-bodied palate. The stony intensity of the finish reminds me of a Chablis 1er Cru, but it is combined with more body and warmth. The finish is impressively powerful without any trace of heaviness. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink now or for aging.