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 causing a sensation in the world of Chardonnay!"
“A powerful nose with notes of candied orange slices 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 the ‘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 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
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 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 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 oaky profiles.
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 mouthwatering; 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 slices and baking spices, along with a slight 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 blends beautifully into the full-bodied palate. An intensely chalky finish with lovely length! Made from organically grown grapes. Enjoy now or lay it down for the future.
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