Rocher des Violettes

Chardonnay 2023

Vin de France | White | 2023

Rocher des Violettes

Chardonnay 2023

Vin de France | Blanc | 2023

This Chardonnay develops a unique character through its six-month aging in truncated oak vats, imparting remarkable complexity and finesse. The 45-year-old vines, rooted in a clay-limestone terroir, enrich its structure, providing an authentic expression of this renowned parcel, Le Bournais. An ideal choice for enthusiasts seeking wines with singular elegance and a distinct style.

Regular price 14,90€

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Country of Origin, France

Region, Loire

Appellation, Vin de France

Grape Variety(ies), Chardonnay

Certification, Organic

Sweetness,

Vinification, Oak barrel aging

Soil Type, Clay-limestone

Alcohol Content , 14.0%

Regular price 14,90€
Chardonnay 2023
14,90 €

How to enjoy this wine?

Cuvée Profile

Round | Floral

Serving Recommendations

Serve between 10° and 12°

Aging Potential

2 to 5 years

Our Review of the Cuvée

On the nose, this wine reveals subtle aromas of white-fleshed fruits intertwined with delicate floral notes. On the palate, it offers a silky texture and vibrant acidity, superbly balanced by a mineral touch derived from its clay-limestone terroir. The mouthfeel is further enhanced by the complexity imparted by oak aging, which bestows pleasant depth and length. This Chardonnay embodies a perfect equilibrium between tradition and modernity, inviting one to savor each sip as a genuine discovery.

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Rocher des Violettes

Languedoc | France

Xavier Weisskopf cultivates Chenin in Montlouis with meticulous precision, akin to a goldsmith's patience. His approach involves extended pressings, judicious aging, and optimal ripeness. The resulting wines oscillate between ample volume and linear precision, occasionally exhibiting an unexpected saline note. The dry wines are remarkably direct, while the off-dry wines settle with disarming tranquility. This is a domain that prioritizes listening over dictating.