Le Rocher des Violettes - Touraine Côt 2021

Touraine|Red wine|Organic

3.7/5 (9 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

90/100

RVF

(2020 Vintage Notes)

spicy

silky

ripe fruit

“A beautiful, distinctive Touraine that’s utterly charming!”

Made entirely from Côt or Malbec, this red wine offers a bouquet of violet and baked fruit, followed by a rich palate with lovely, silky tannins. It pairs perfectly with red meat and grilled dishes…

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Estate

Domaine Le Rocher des Violettes

Vintage

Côt (ex Côt Vieilles Vignes)

Vintage

2021

Designation

Touraine

Region

Loire

Grape varieties

100% Malbec, (Côt) vignes de 5 à 129 ans

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils on the Chesnay, Bel-Air, La Rochère, Le Grand Poirier, and Les Borderies plots

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

2/3 whole clusters and 1/3 destemmed, macerated for 3 weeks

Livestock farming

12 months in 500-liter casks and barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A beautiful, deep cherry-red color

Nose

With notes of violet and baked fruit, and a hint of tobacco

Palate

Rich, with beautiful, silky tannins and a refreshing finish

Serve

At 17°C

Open

Let it breathe for 1 hour before serving

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with sautéed chanterelles, a ribeye steak, or a bowl of ramen...

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Bettane & Desseauve

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.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated wine (2023 guide) 1*Star (2020 vintage) (A very successful wine)

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 (2023 guide) 90/100 (2020 vintage)

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!

Customer rating

3.7/5

based on 9 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Posted on May 21, 2025

Here is an intriguing 100% Malbec from the Loire Valley, carefully crafted and aged, showcasing the vintage’s lively and fresh structure and a dense, straightforward body, framed by tight, silky tannins, with subtly extracted fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum in particular), and subtle smoky notes. The wine is full-bodied, light, and a touch rustic for my taste, finishing quickly with a slightly chalky aftertaste. The price is a bit overrated. This young Touraine was enjoyed with a forest-style ribeye steak. Rating = 3.5.