Domaine Le Rocher des Violettes - Pinot Noir 2018
15,5/20
RVF
A lively and 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 fall season begins, with cheerfulness and lightness. Serve slightly chilled!
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Eye
Light ruby color
Nose
Fresh and appetizing, with a lovely burst of fruit
Palate
Sweet and fruity, very easy to drink
Serve
Chilled at 15°C
Drink before
2022
Production
1,500 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Best enjoyed chilled as an aperitif, with appetizers, cold cuts, and grilled meats...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark 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 massal selections, which contribute to the production of top-quality wines. The whites impress with their purity, even within an appellation that is no stranger to talent. An elite winemaker, among the best in the region.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A native of the Oise region, Xavier Weisskopf established his vineyard (17 hectares of organic land) in 2005. Nothing initially pointed him toward this career, but his studies in Chablis introduced him to the world of wine, which led him to the “Viti” in Beaune, then to Gigondas, and finally to the banks of the Loire.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2020 guide) : 15.5/20 (2017 vintage) (Good wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste 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 (flint-rich clay), Les Borderies (clay-limestone, 40-year-old vines), Le Grand Poirier (sandy clay, 67-year-old vines)... A myriad of terroirs has been captured in the bottle, in whites that emphasize aromatic nuance, delicacy, and the authentic expression of Chenin—whether dry or with residual sugar, depending on the character of the vintage. These are wines of great sincerity that delight the palate!