Le Rocher Des Violettes
After his studies, Xavier Weisskopf worked at Château Saint Cosme in Gigondas before establishing his own estate in Montlouis about ten years ago. While Rocher aux Violettes is actually the name of the original cellar in Amboise, Weisskopf is now in the process of moving his operations to Dierre in order to be closer to his vineyards. While the quality of the 2012s is beyond reproach, it was a difficult year for him financially. Frost on April 16 and hail on June 18 reduced his crop levels to a mere five hectoliters per hectare. The following vintage, at 20, was only marginally better. For a young estate without stock or deep pockets, it has been a tough go. The wines are first-class, but Weisskopf has nothing to sell. Although his 2011s were generally well received by the press, he does not really like this vintage. “The acidities were too low,” he maintains. His current favorites are 2010 and 2008. When I visited, he had just begun crushing the 2014s, which have turned out much better than he would ever have thought in early August. “The excellent weather in September made everything possible, with both volume and quality on the right track,” he told me. At present, he guesses the style will resemble the more luscious 2009s.
From Focus on Loire Valley Chenin Blanc (Dec 2014) by Joel B. Payne
2012 Montlouis Touche-Mitaine
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