Le Rocher des Violettes - Montlouis-sur-Loire Touche-Mitaine 2023 (sec)
91/100
Robert Parker
90/100
RVF
"A superb Chenin, crafted with brilliance and precision"
“Made from grapes grown on 2.8 hectares of gray clay soils, the 2023 Montlouis Sec Cuvée Touche Mitane offers a fresh, luscious bouquet of candied citrus, white peach, menthol, and spring flowers. Moderately full-bodied and elegant, it is juicy, with lively acidity and a long, enticing finish.” (Robert Parker 2025).
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Eye
Light straw-yellow color
Nose
Aromas of quince and candied lemon, with floral and, above all, mineral notes
Palate
Tender, with a lovely richness, great finesse, and very aromatic
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it as an aperitif; it pairs perfectly with scallops, shellfish, and white meats (veal blanquette)...
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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
Made from grapes grown on 2.8 hectares of gray clay soils, the 2023 Montlouis Sec Cuvée Touche Mitane offers a fresh, rich bouquet of candied citrus, white peach, menthol, and spring flowers. Moderately full-bodied and elegant, it is juicy, with lively acidity and a long, enticing finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 90/100
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!
Customer Rating
3.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and rating by Mr. JEROME M. Posted on March 27, 2026
Rather disappointing. On the nose, fruit aromas and a few hints of honeycomb. Unfortunately, on the palate, it’s an austere wine with vegetal aromas (not uncommon in Chenin wines depending on the vintage, especially 2023), but here it’s a bit too pronounced. Paired with a cheese soufflé, the vegetal aspect stands out enormously and is very off-putting and unpleasant. In short, nothing to write home about, no pleasure to be had. It’s a shame—without this unpleasant dominance, you can tell the wine would have a whole other dimension.
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Review and comment by Mr. BERNARD L. Published on May 20, 2026
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Review by Mr. GILBERT N. Published on 12/10/2025
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