- The Winery
- Address: 257 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10026
- Telephone: 212-222-4866
- Opening hours: Open 7 days, 12-9 PM.
Grape: 100% Malbec.
Region: France> Loire Valley> Touraine.
Notes: 13% Alc., Certified organic, average vines are 80yrs old, 14 months in large barrique.
Description: Xavier Weisskopf founded Le Rocher des Violettes in 2005 after studying winemaking in Chablis and Beaune and earning his degree in viticulture and oenology. He quickly rose to the rank of chef du cave, making 4 vintages during his tenure. The farming of all his vines are certified organics, with the aim to allow these precious old vines to speak without obstruction. In the Loire Valley, the Malbec grape is known as Cot and is a difficult grape to grow in most regions of France. Xavier makes a Malbec that seems to be pretty consistent from year to year, I believe this is the results of the vineyard and terroir. Without manipulation, this wine maintains a deep purple color throughout. Aromas of graphite, iron ore, blackberries, and undertones of low hanging violets. On the palate the wine opens with a fleshy, medium to full-bodied approach with good acidity and balanced alcohol. Notes of graphite, iron ore, black fruit, and dried black mushrooms,