Xavier Weisskopf established Domaine Rocher des Violettes in 2005. He was born in the Oise region in 1979 and trained as a winegrower in Chablis. He continued his apprenticeship in Beaune where he became cellar master at Gigondas before creating his own property. His vineyard parcels are dotted around the commune of Saint-Martin-Le-Beau with 9 hectares in Montlouis and 4 hectares in the Touraine AOP. The vines are mature in age and Xavier Weisskopf does not use chemical fertilisers or products. Harvests are carried out by hand and every effort is made to limit oxidation and to preserve the wines’ integrity. If you have not already done so, it is well worth trying these wines which are currently superb.

Who is Michel? Michel Morin was the owner before Xavier Weisskopf. When he bought
his wines, in 2005 he kept a small parcel of 0.25hectares but sold it in 2017 to the Rocher
des Violettes.
Les Vignes de Michel are old vines of Chenin located in the parcel "Grand Poirier". They were planted in 1905 on clay and sand and produce small yields, only 25hl/ha. The
fermentation last 5 to 6 months, in wood with indigeneous yeasts. The wine matures during
24 months in 500-liter barrels in troglodyte cellars.
This wine has a beautiful velvety texture with an elegant bitter finish.