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Le Rocher des Violettes - Côt Vieilles Vignes 2017

Le Rocher des Violettes - Côt Vieilles Vignes 2017

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RVF

(2016 Vintage Notes)

Made from a 1-hectare plot of old Côt (Malbec) vines, this Touraine wine 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

Terroirs

Clay-silicate soils

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Whole-cluster fermentation in wooden truncated-cone tanks, with a fermentation period of 3 weeks

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 from

2019

Drink before

2022

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pair with red and white meats, grilled dishes, and cheeses...

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Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard 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 mass selections, which contribute to the production of top-quality wines. The whites impress with their purity, in an appellation that is no shortage of talent. An elite winemaker, among the best in the region.

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

Originally from the Oise region, Xavier Weisskopf established his vineyard (17 hectares of organic land) in 2005. Nothing had set him on this path, but his studies in Chablis introduced him to the world of wine, leading him to the “Viti” in Beaune, then to Gigondas, and finally to the banks of the Loire.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated 16/20 + Editor's Choice (2016 vintage) (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting 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 (flinty clay), Les Borderies (clay-limestone, 40-year-old vines), Le Grand Poirier (clay-sandy, 67-year-old vines)... A myriad of terroirs has been captured in the bottle, in whites that aim for aromatic nuance, delicacy, and the authentic expression of Chenin Blanc—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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Review by Mr. CAMILLE K. Posted on October 21, 2019

Less expressive than the 2015. Worth trying again in a year

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