Clos des Rocs - Pouilly-Loché Monopole 2022
95/100
James Suckling
93/100
RVF
"According to James Suckling, this Pouilly-Loché, with its exceptional concentration and maturity, is making waves in the world of Chardonnay!"
“A powerful nose with notes of candied orange peel and baking spices, along with a subtle mineral touch. Exceptional concentration and maturity, while maintaining balance and precision: this clearly proves that you don’t need a ‘1er cru’ appellation to make a splash in the world of Chardonnay! And the smoky note integrates beautifully into this full-bodied palate. An intensely chalky finish with lovely length! Made from organically grown grapes. Drink now or cellar.” (James Suckling 2024)
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Eye
Golden yellow color, bright luster
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 a refreshing quality that carries the aromas through to the finish, followed by an intense, long finish with a magnificent minerality
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a scallop carpaccio, Bresse chicken, or a 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 raising the profile of Pouilly-Loché wines, 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 oaked character.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Clos des Rocs Monopole is refined and precise, well-structured, briny, and mouth-watering; it deserves to age so it can relax a bit and reveal its full potential, as its texture is still a bit tight.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
A powerful nose with notes of candied orange peel and baking spices, along with a subtle mineral touch. Exceptional concentration and maturity, while maintaining balance and precision: this clearly proves that you don’t need a “1er cru” designation to make a splash in the world of Chardonnay! And the smoky note blends beautifully into this full-bodied palate. An intensely chalky finish with lovely length! Made from organically grown grapes. Enjoy now or cell it.