Le Rocher Des Violettes

Xavier Weisskopf is one of the rising stars of Montlouis, and at the top of the new generation in the Loire. Weisskopf founded Le Rocher des Violettes in 2005 after studying winemaking in Chablis and Beaune, earning his degree in viticulture and oenology, and a stint working for Lous Barruol at famed Gigondas producer Chateau de Saint Cosme. He acquired nine hectares of very old vines in Montlouis (many dating to the early 20th century) to make Chenin Blanc and converted them in 2009 to certified organic. Now based in the town of Dierre, Weisskopf has 16 hectares that include small amounts of Cabernet Franc, Côt, Chardonnay and Grolleau.

From Big Love for Loire (Jul 2020) by Jason Wilson

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2016 Touraine Cabernet Franc

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2016 Touraine Côt Vieilles Vignes

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