Le Rocher des Violettes Montlouis sec "Touche Mitaine" 2015 Size::6 Bottle Case and some lower-lying parcels on

and some lower-lying parcels on limestone soils

The Muscadet "Granit" has granite soils and vines planted in 1920

where the lean and tough environment dictates low yields – even by Hutton Vale Farm standards…frequently less than a tonne to the acre

The end shows grapefruit and steeliness in equal combination

but that is perhaps their issue

Le Rocher des Violettes Montlouis sec "Touche Mitaine" 2015 Size::6 Bottle Case and some lower-lying parcels on100% Chenin blanc, hand picked in successive tries from 4ha of vines averaging 35 years old and planted at 6500 vines ha. Produced from low yields of just 48hl ha and cool fermented in stainless steel, followed by a 7 month elevage in 75% old oak and 25% stainless steel. Certified organic viticulture.