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Le Rocher des Violettes Touche-Mitaine

Le Rocher des Violettes Touche-Mitaine

Mineral, acidic and full of flavour
Organic
Le Rocher des Violettes Touche-Mitaine
75 cl.
2023
93 Decántalo
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Details
13.50%
Alcohol 13.50%
Loire
Production area Loire
AOC Mountlouis-sur-loire
Designation of Origin AOC Mountlouis-sur-loire
Le Rocher des Violettes
Winery Le Rocher des Violettes
Contains sulphites
100% Chenin Blanc
Varieties 100% Chenin Blanc
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Le Rocher des Violettes Touche-Mitaine 2023

White wine Aged in wood Organic. 12 months in foudres.

Style Le Rocher des Violettes Touche-Mitaine
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Less aromatic
Very aromatic
Pairing
Oily fish, Seafood, Soft cheeses, White fish

About Le Rocher des Violettes Touche-Mitaine

Love can do anything; and they say it can even move mountains. When it comes to winemaker Xavier Weisskopf, his passion for the Chenin grape led him to move from his native Rhône to the Loire Valley, the home of this variety. Today, accompanied by his wife, he runs Le Rocher des Violettes, fully devoted to making wines, most of which are single-variety, like Le Rocher des Violettes Touche-Mitaine.

The Chenin is the authorised grape and the queen of the A.O.C. Mountlouis-Sur-Loire. Its origin here (in the Touraine area) dates back to the mid-19th century when Thomas Gohier and Denis Briçonnet (abbot of Cormery) cultivated it near their castles and the Mont-Chenin monastery (hence the name). As the story goes, this grape, which originated in Anjou and mutated from the Pineau d'Aunis, found its home here. The area’s typical soil, known as Tuffeau or Tuff (abundant in clay and lime) and this variety found in each other a perfect match, developing unique nuances and qualities.

At just 25 years old, Xavier Weisskopf worked this out and set about creating his own project on 7 hectares of old vines (which have now grown to 17 hectares) and a cellar dug into the stone itself, like a cave, dating back to the 15th century, where conditions are perfect with a constant temperature of between 13°C and 14°C. These conditions are more than suitable considering the type of production carried out by Xavier Weisskopf, always in favour of minimal intervention. In the vineyard, cultivation is completely organic and in the winery the wines are left as untouched as possible. This constant ambient temperature ensures that the thermometer doesn’t drift during alcoholic fermentation, which takes place spontaneously and using native yeasts. Le Rocher des Violettes Touche-Mitaine ferments and rests for approximately one year in 228L barrels. Both the harvest and the work in the vineyard are entirely manual, guaranteeing the health and well-being of the 35-year-old vines that form the true treasure of this winery.

2022

Le Rocher des Violettes Touche-Mitaine 2022 is a white wine with an elegant and moderately aromatic profile. On the nose, it features fresh notes of green apple and pear, accompanied by a subtle hint of peach. On the palate, it is well-balanced with a pleasant acidity, displaying a smooth texture due to its barrel aging. The finish is clean and persistent, leaving a pleasant and fresh aftertaste.
2021

Le Rocher des Violettes Touche-Mitaine 2021 is a barrel-aged white wine that stands out for its balance and finesse. On the nose, it offers fresh aromas of green apple and pear, with a subtle hint of peach. On the palate, it is elegant and well-structured, with moderate acidity that enhances its fruity flavours. Its finish is clean and persistent, leaving a pleasant sensation of freshness.
2019

Le Rocher des Violettes Touche-Mitaine 2019 is a crisply contoured white wine, exhibiting a straw-yellow hue of utmost pallor. Olfactorily, it is predominantly fruity (quince, lemon), adorned with floral nuances and an underlying mineral essence. On the palate, it persists, impeccably balanced with a delectably zesty acidity. It is refined and sophisticated.

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.