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 with notes 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 Premier 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. Drink now or keep.” (James Suckling 2024)
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Eye
Golden yellow color, bright center
Nose
Generous and aromatic, with elegant fruit notes, hints of lemon zest, wisteria, and flint, enhanced by subtle smoky notes
Palate
A lively yet elegant attack, an enveloping texture, and a refreshing quality that carries the aromas through to the finish, culminating in an intense, long-lasting finish with a magnificent minerality
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2028
Production
4,500 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a 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, 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 plays a key role in promoting the wines of the Pouilly-Loché appellation, for which he is the finest ambassador. Minimalist in the cellar, he relies on moderate oak aging and unhurried bottling. His wines, of great purity, captivate with their crystal-clear, fresh, and subtly oaky character.
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 with notes 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 Premier 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. Drink now or cellar.