Le Rocher Des Violettes (Xavier Weisskopf), Chenin Blanc "Touche-Mitaine" Montlouis-sur-Loire, Loire Valley, France 2021

100% Chenin Blanc

Certified organic. The grapes come from a single 4 ha parcel in Montlouis. The vines are 35+ years old. The site itself is very cold, hence the name which translates to “touch of the mitten”. The soil is clay and silex, but only for 1.5 meters before hitting pure chalk. Fermented and aged in 75% 5-10 year old barrels, 25% in big foudre.

Touche-Mitaine is an elegant and focused Montlouis that shows notes of flint, white flowers, pineapple, and Anjou pear. A strong mineral component keeps everything fresh and clean, leading to a long salty finish.