Le Rocher des Violettes (Xavier Weisskopf)

Vieilles Vignes Touraine Côt

9.195 ratings
9.129 pro ratings
Touraine, Loire Valley, France
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Top Notes For
Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

9.0

diggin’ this. plump, juicy Malbec balanced with Loire limestone. lip smacking delicious.

diggin’ this. plump, juicy Malbec balanced with Loire limestone. lip smacking delicious.

Nov 8th, 2017
mattswineworld

A very different beast from Cahors let alone Mendoza, this Loire Malbec is superb. Subdued, chalky, smoky, and spicy. Drunk and enjoyed greatly with steak.

A very different beast from Cahors let alone Mendoza, this Loire Malbec is superb. Subdued, chalky, smoky, and spicy. Drunk and enjoyed greatly with steak.

Jul 22nd, 2017
Michael Morris

Wine Director The Park Café

9.2

Tasted 4 months ago and was hard and unforgiving. Starting to open a little. Fantastic nose, chalk and lavender with some nice fruit behind it. Still needs time or a lengthy decant, but this is gonna be awesome

Tasted 4 months ago and was hard and unforgiving. Starting to open a little. Fantastic nose, chalk and lavender with some nice fruit behind it. Still needs time or a lengthy decant, but this is gonna be awesome

Jan 31st, 2017
Cameron Hoppas

Earthy, mineral, dark fruit, floral, slight funk blows off nicely. This is super delicious!

Earthy, mineral, dark fruit, floral, slight funk blows off nicely. This is super delicious!

Jan 10th, 2017
John Riddick

Super funky nose. Palate reveals awesome dark fruit, clay and spice.

Super funky nose. Palate reveals awesome dark fruit, clay and spice.

Oct 20th, 2016
Andy Christiansen

Great sour tang that sticks and goes and goes.

Great sour tang that sticks and goes and goes.

Apr 26th, 2016
morgan fox

Beverage Director Saint Martha; Sales Mosaic Wine Alliance.

9.8

So good

So good

Mar 22nd, 2016
Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

8.9

Intriguing old world food wine that expresses characteristics of its Loire Valley terroir more than varietal typicity - floral, mineral, and savory.

Intriguing old world food wine that expresses characteristics of its Loire Valley terroir more than varietal typicity - floral, mineral, and savory.

Mar 8th, 2016
Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

8.8

Color violáceo, capa y densidad baja, en nariz anisete, ciruela negra, notas muy herbáceas, gran nariz. En boca ágil, equilibrado y con buen secante... Agradable.

Color violáceo, capa y densidad baja, en nariz anisete, ciruela negra, notas muy herbáceas, gran nariz. En boca ágil, equilibrado y con buen secante... Agradable.

Mar 3rd, 2016
Maura Passanisi

Pastrami spice on the nose, earthiness on the palate. My style of Malbec.

Pastrami spice on the nose, earthiness on the palate. My style of Malbec.

Nov 3rd, 2015