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Le Rocher des Violettes - Montlouis-sur-Loire Le Grand Clos 2022 (sec)
Le Rocher des Violettes - Montlouis-sur-Loire Le Grand Clos 2022 (dry)

Le Rocher des Violettes - Montlouis-sur-Loire Le Grand Clos 2022 (sec)

Montlouis-sur-Loire|White wine|Organic
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4.5/5 (2 customers)

94/100

Robert Parker

93/100

Bettane & Desseauve

92/100

RVF

91/100

Wine Spectator

Chenin
mineral
elegant
purity

“A wine that showcases Xavier Weisskopf’s expertise—I absolutely love this beautiful Chenin.”

“Flamboyant and elegant, the 2022 Montlouis Le Grand Clos opens with a fragrant bouquet of anise, white flowers, Anjou pear, and spices, subtly enhanced by a delicate hint of oak. Medium- to full-bodied, enveloping and fleshy, it is textured and concentrated with a refined acidity, ending with a long, ethereal finish. Combining power and finesse, it was aged in 500-liter barrels, 20% of which were new and sourced from Tonnellerie Chassaing.” (Robert Parker)

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Estate

Domaine Le Rocher des Violettes

Vintage

Le Grand Clos (ex Négrette)

Vintage

2022

Designation

Montlouis-sur-Loire

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

Chenin Blanc (âge moyen des vignes : + de 90 ans)

Regions

Clay-limestone soils, the Le Grand Clos, Les Borderies, and Bel-Air plots

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

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Light straw-yellow color, clear and bright

Nose

Highly complex and exceptionally elegant, with aromas of fresh white fruit and citrus, along with hints of linden blossom

Palate

Full-bodied, mineral, superb balance of freshness, great clarity, subtle bitterness

Serve

At 12°C

Drink before

2036+

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs perfectly with Bresse chicken in cream sauce, fish in sauce, roasted sea bass, and goat cheese…

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100

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.
Hachette Wine Guide

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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)

About the wine:

Flamboyant and elegant, the 2022 Montlouis Le Grand Clos opens with a fragrant bouquet of anise, white flowers, Anjou pear, and spices, subtly enhanced by a delicate hint of oak. Medium- to full-bodied, enveloping, and fleshy, it is textured and concentrated with a refined acidity, culminating in a long, ethereal finish. Combining power and finesse, it was aged in 500-liter barrels, 20% of which were new and sourced from Tonnellerie Chassaing.
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 (2025 guide) 92/100

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:

Among the 2022 dry whites, let’s start with the Grand Clos, a wine full of finesse and subtlety, yet with a surprising herbal note in this sun-drenched vintage.

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.
Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator

Wine rated (2026 guide) 91/100 (Exceptional wine)

Customer Rating

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