Le Rocher des Violettes - Montlouis-sur-Loire Le Grand Clos 2022 (sec)
94/100
Robert Parker
93/100
Bettane & Desseauve
92/100
RVF
"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 2025).
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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
Rich and full-bodied, with mineral notes, superbly balanced freshness, great clarity, and subtle bitter notes
Serve
At 12°C
Drink before
2036+
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs perfectly with Bresse chicken in cream sauce, fish in sauce, roasted sea bass, and goat cheeses…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100
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) 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 des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
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 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:
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!
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