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Le Rocher des Violettes - Côt Vieilles Vignes 2017

Le Rocher des Violettes - Côt Vieilles Vignes 2017

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16/20

RVF

(2016 Vintage Notes)
Made from a 1-hectare plot of old Côt (Malbec) vines, this Touraine reveals lovely notes of violets and stewed fruit, leading to a rich palate with silky tannins. It pairs perfectly with red meats and grilled dishes...

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Estate

Domaine Le Rocher des Violettes

Vintage

Côt Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2017

Designation

Touraine

Region

Loire

Grape Varieties

100% Côt (Malbec) Vieilles vignes

Regions

Clay-siliceous soils

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

The entire harvest was placed in truncated-cone-shaped wooden vats, where it underwent a 3-week fermentation period

Livestock Farming

12 months in truncated cone-shaped wooden barrels

Alcohol content

11.66%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A beautiful, deep cherry-red color

Nose

With notes of violet and baked fruit

Palate

Rich, with beautiful, silky tannins

Serve

At 12-14°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2019

Drink before

2022

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with red and white meats, grilled dishes, cheeses...

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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.
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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.
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Wine rated 16/20 + Editor's Choice (2016 vintage) (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 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.

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Review by Mr. CAMILLE K. Published on October 21, 2019

Less expressive than the 2015. It would be worth tasting again in a year.

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