Clos des Rocs - Pouilly-Loché En Chantonne 2022
94/100
James Suckling
"According to James Suckling, this Pouilly-Loché is impressively powerful and dynamic—a true gourmet wine!"
"The nose offers excellent depth of lemon, smoke, and flint, followed by a very impressive vibrancy and chalky minerality on the compact, medium- to full-bodied palate. The stony intensity of the finish reminds me of a Chablis Premier Cru, but it’s combined with more body and warmth. The finish is impressively powerful without any trace of heaviness. Made from organically grown grapes. Drink now or celller.” (James Suckling 2024)
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Eye
Golden-yellow color, bright disc
Nose
Generous and aromatic, with elegant fruit notes, hints of lemon zest, wisteria, and flint, enhanced by subtle smoky notes
Palate
A lively and elegant attack, an enveloping texture, and great freshness that carries the aromas forward from the nose, leading to an intense, long finish with magnificent minerality
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2025
Drink before
2028
Production
4,500 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with scallop carpaccio, Bresse chicken, or truffled Brillat-Savarin...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3*Stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
In 2002, Olivier Giroux purchased the Saint-Philibert estate in Loché, renaming 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 Pouilly-Loché. 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 oaked profiles.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
The nose offers excellent depth of lemon, smoke, and flint, followed by impressive vibrancy and chalky minerality on the compact, medium- 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.
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. FRANCOIS T. Posted on July 8, 2026
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