Xavier Weisskopf Le Rocher des Violettes Montlouis Cuvee Touche Mitaine Sec Loire, France 2021 Natural Wine finishing with firm tannins that

finishing with firm tannins that sit in wonderful harmony with the fruit and acidity

extremely complex bouquet with a harmonious mix of black berries

burned rubber and toasted nut aromas mingle with whiffs of spice

The Bussia cru is one of the largest in the appellation

Fruit-driven aromas of strawberry and raspberry sorbet are offset by plump rose buds

Xavier Weisskopf Le Rocher des Violettes Montlouis Cuvee Touche Mitaine Sec Loire, France 2021 Natural Wine finishing with firm tannins thatAn elegant and focused Montlouis from a very cold site 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.