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Le Rocher des Violettes - Négrette 2017 (sec)

Name: Le Rocher des Violettes - Négrette 2017 (dry)
Brand: Le Rocher des Violettes Estate
Rating: 4 (8 reviews)

Montlouis-sur-Loire|White wine|Organic

4/5 (8 customers)

16/20

RVF

15,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

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"Originality"

“A subtle, nuanced bouquet of anise and fennel brings this unpretentious white to life. It expresses itself with great purity and shows a slight hint of its aging in used barrels.” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2020 - RVF) The precision of the aromas on the palate transports you to the heart of the vineyard, with a crispness that marks its youth. A beautiful vibrancy on the palate for immediate enjoyment!

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Estate

Domaine Le Rocher des Violettes

Vintage

La Négrette

Vintage

2017

Designation

Montlouis-sur-Loire

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Chenin Blanc

Regions

Clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Spontaneous fermentation in barrels for 5 to 6 months

Livestock Farming

10 months in 500-liter barrels (30% of which were new)

Alcohol content

12.77%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Light straw-yellow color, clear and bright

Nose

Very complex, rich, and exceptionally elegant

Palate

Rich and mineral, with notes of white flowers and dried fruit

Serve

At 12°C

Drink before

2025+

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs perfectly with cream-based poultry dishes and fish in sauce, as well as goat cheese...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2020 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2027 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

As an organic grower, 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, ranked among the best in the region.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2027 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 vineyards) in 2005. Nothing seemed to point 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. One of the very best estates in Touraine.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated (2020 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2027 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

A subtle, nuanced bouquet of anise and fennel brings this unpretentious white wine to life. It expresses itself with great purity and bears a slight hint of its aging in used barrels.

About the estate:

The Le Rocher des Violettes estate was founded in 2005 by Xavier Weisskofp. It consists of plots of land that at the time belonged to several local farmers. Xavier Weisskofp worked in the Rhône Valley before moving to the Loire Valley. The Le Rocher des Violettes estate initially comprised 6 hectares of vineyards. The winemaker comes from a family of farmers. He discovered winemaking in Chablis at age 18 while studying agriculture and specialized in viticulture the following year. Fifty percent of the production is destined for high-end restaurants and wine shops, and just under 10 percent is sold to private customers. Since 2008, the Le Rocher des Violettes estate has been producing organic wine.

Customer Rating

4/5

based on 8 reviews

Review by Mr. DANIEL Z. Published on February 27, 2019

This wine is so good that you should cellar it every year—especially after 5 to 6 years of aging! Serve it chilled but not ice-cold (11–12°).