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Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Vignes de Michel Le Rocher des Violettes 2018

  • Citrus
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: White
  • Organic
  • 14% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

This wine made from 120 years old vines is one of the most elegant expression of the Montlouis terroir More info

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.

Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Vignes de Michel Le Rocher des Violettes serve at a temperature of 10°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Blanquette de veau, Bavarois de homard, Aumonière de fromage de chèvre aux pommes.

  • Vintage score: 16/20
  • Lot presentation
    Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Vignes de Michel Le Rocher des Violettes

    The wine

    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.

    Information about domain Domaine du Rocher des Violettes

    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.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 good appearance
    • Origin: Producer
    • Recoverable VAT: Yes
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: no
    • Alcohol percentage: 14 %
    • Country/Region: Loire
    • Appellation/Wine: Montlouis-sur-Loire
    • Producer/Owner: Le Rocher des Violettes
    • Vintage: 2018
    • Color: White
    • Service temperature: 10°
    • Viticulture: Organic 
    • Size (in ha): 1
    • Intensity: Classic
    • Dominant aroma: Citrus
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: https://www.idealwine.com/uk/decouverte/cepage_chenin-blanc.jsp
    Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Vignes de Michel Le Rocher des Violettes
    Montlouis-sur-Loire Les Vignes de Michel Le Rocher des Violettes

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