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Domaine Le Rocher des Violettes - Pinot Noir 2018

Domaine Le Rocher des Violettes - Pinot Noir 2018

15,5/20

RVF

(2017 Vintage Notes)
Pinot Noir
organic & good
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A lively, indulgent Pinot Noir that reveals freshness and richness in a lovely nose of tart red fruits. The palate is delicious, with a fruity profile, lovely notes of morello cherry, and excellent drinkability. A lovely bottle to enjoy as the season turns, with cheerfulness and lightness. Serve slightly chilled!

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Estate

Domaine Le Rocher des Violettes

Vintage

Pinot Noir

Vintage

2018

Designation

IGP Val de Loire

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Destemming, vinification in wooden truncated cone tanks, 4-week maceration, malolactic fermentation

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months in 228-liter barrels that have previously held two or three vintages

Alcohol content

12,88%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Light ruby color

Nose

Fresh and appetizing, with a lovely fruity brightness

Palate

Sweet and fruity, very easy to drink

Serve

Chilled to 15°C

Drink before

2022

Production

1,500 bottles

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Best served chilled as an aperitif, with appetizers, cold cuts, and grilled meats...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the estate:

In organic farming, Xavier Weisskopf cultivates 9 hectares in Montlouis and 4 in the Touraine appellation. His vineyards are planted with old vines from mass selections, which contribute to the production of top-quality wines. The whites impress with their purity, in an appellation that is no shortage of talent. An elite winemaker, among the best in the region.

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

Originally from the Oise region, Xavier Weisskopf established his vineyard (17 hectares of organic land) in 2005. Nothing had set him on this path, but his studies in Chablis introduced him to the world of wine, leading him to the “Viti” in Beaune, then to Gigondas, and finally to the banks of the Loire.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated wine (2020 guide) 15.5/20 (2017 vintage) (Good wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

Starting out with limited resources in a makeshift cellar in 2005, Clémence and Xavier Weisskopf have succeeded, through courage and tenacity, in building their own vineyard. For several years now, they have been among the leading producers in Montlouis-sur-Loire. The 17 hectares, spread between Montlouis and Touraine, are cultivated Organic. Touche Mitaine (flinty clay), Les Borderies (clay-limestone, 40-year-old vines), Le Grand Poirier (clay-sandy, 67-year-old vines)... A myriad of terroirs has been captured in the bottle, in whites that aim for aromatic nuance, delicacy, and the authentic expression of Chenin Blanc—whether dry or with residual sugar, depending on the character of the vintage. These are wines of great sincerity that delight the palate!

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