COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Le Rocher des Violettes
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Les Hauts de Coulaine is a white wine from the Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC in the Loire Valley, produced by Le Rocher des Violettes. The estate, founded in 2005 by Xavier Weisskopf, focuses on organic viticulture and the expression of old vines. The vineyard sites feature sandy soils over limestone and clay. The wine is crafted to highlight clarity and precision, allowing the character of the old vines and the terroir to be expressed.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
11-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines are up to 90+ years old.
Fact 02
Certified organic farming practices are used.
Fact 03
Indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation.
Fact 04
Minimal sulfur dioxide is added.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Les Hauts de Coulaine is produced using grapes from old Chenin Blanc vines. The winemaking process involves fermentation with indigenous yeasts, taking place in both barrels and stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes 12 months of aging, with 50% in barrels and 50% in stainless steel. Minimal sulfur dioxide is used throughout the process. The grapes are hand-harvested.
