Le Rocher des Violettes (Xavier Weisskopf)

Touche-Mitaine Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc

9.126 ratings

9.212 pro ratings

Montlouis-sur-Loire, Touraine, Loire Valley, France

Chenin Blanc

Turkey, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Salads & Greens, Pate, Potato, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Fruit Desserts, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Squash & Root Vegetables, Goat & Feta Cheese, Cheddar & Gruyere, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Shellfish, Sweet Potato

Top Notes For

9.0

Great intensity (assisted by a a couple grams of rs,) and length. Less funky and savory than the last bottle I had, but very tasty

Great intensity (assisted by a a couple grams of rs,) and length. Less funky and savory than the last bottle I had, but very tasty

2 people found it helpfulNov 24th, 2014

9.1

Lovely texture and weight, racy acidity and a hint of sweetness. Great pairing with soft shell crab.

Lovely texture and weight, racy acidity and a hint of sweetness. Great pairing with soft shell crab.

Apr 24th, 2015

9.1

I heart Chenin. First try of this stuff...

I heart Chenin. First try of this stuff...

Apr 3rd, 2015

Wine Blogger McDuff's Food & Wine Trail, Importer David Bowler Wines

2012 vintage. #montlouis

2012 vintage. #montlouis

Mar 28th, 2015

Pure and pretty

Pure and pretty

Jan 14th, 2015

9.2

Zippy little Chenin.

Zippy little Chenin.

Mar 30th, 2016

8.7

Smokiness, minerality and bruised apple. Absolutely amazing.

Smokiness, minerality and bruised apple. Absolutely amazing.

Aug 21st, 2015

10

Very fresh! 2012

Very fresh! 2012

Aug 4th, 2015

9.0

Really good but a little bit more tart than I was hoping.

Really good but a little bit more tart than I was hoping.

Dec 21st, 2014

8.9

Hai had this 8 years ago

Hai had this 8 years ago

Jan 28th, 2017