Le Rocher des Violettes (Xavier Weisskopf)

Pétillant Originel Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc

9.082 ratings

9.118 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

10

Great sparking chenin from the Loire valley

Great sparking chenin from the Loire valley

Feb 22nd, 2019

Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.1

Nice Pétillant, raising the bar.

Nice Pétillant, raising the bar.

Feb 5th, 2019

Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

8.9

more deliciousness from Weisskopf. outstanding sparkling (pet nat?) chenin. green pear, toasted hay, limestone.

more deliciousness from Weisskopf. outstanding sparkling (pet nat?) chenin. green pear, toasted hay, limestone.

Feb 14th, 2018

8.8

Pale yellow gold color with chalk, yeast, under ripe white peach, and lemon peel aromas. On the palate it's fresh, and dry with a soft creamy mousse with bruised apple, chalk and lemon peel flavors. 2013 Vintage #enofylzwineblog #loire #touraine #wineophiles

Pale yellow gold color with chalk, yeast, under ripe white peach, and lemon peel aromas. On the palate it's fresh, and dry with a soft creamy mousse with bruised apple, chalk and lemon peel flavors. 2013 Vintage #enofylzwineblog #loire #touraine #wineophiles

1 person found it helpfulMay 21st, 2016

8.8

petrol notes, candied lemon peel, chalk notes, beautiful structure and mouth feel #cheninblanc #loire

petrol notes, candied lemon peel, chalk notes, beautiful structure and mouth feel #cheninblanc #loire

Feb 3rd, 2016

Consulting Wine/Beverage Director, Snake River Brewing, Persephone, King Sudachi

9.1

Love this!

Love this!

Sep 13th, 2014

9.2

Good sparkling wine from The Loire Valley. Handsome winemaker for a handome taste...

Good sparkling wine from The Loire Valley. Handsome winemaker for a handome taste...

Jun 5th, 2013

8.9

2020 Chenin, great value

2020 Chenin, great value

Mar 13th, 2022

9.7

Lovely sparkling with minerals. You can taste the chalk. This will age well Lille will drink it in a few years

Lovely sparkling with minerals. You can taste the chalk. This will age well Lille will drink it in a few years

Aug 31st, 2021

8.8

Acidic. Not yeasty maybe a hint of toast. Pear, lime. salinity

Acidic. Not yeasty maybe a hint of toast. Pear, lime. salinity

Aug 1st, 2021