​Xavier et Clémence Weisskopf

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Originally from Picardy, Xavier Weisskopf discovered the world of viticulture while studying for a BTS in Crop Protection in Auxerre.

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Captivated by this field, he continued his education with a BTS in Viticulture and Oenology in Beaune, where his internships—particularly with Claude Maréchal—confirmed his vocation and deepened his passion for the winemaker’s craft.

He then spent four years furthering his training alongside Louis Barruol at Château de Saint Cosme in Gigondas.

 

This formative experience gave him the confidence and momentum to embark on his own venture.

In 2005, at just 25 years old, driven by bold ambition and a clear vision of his profession, he established his estate in Saint-Martin-le-Beau, in the heart of the Montlouis-sur-Loire appellation.

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He took over seven hectares of old Chenin Blanc vines in the Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC, along with century-old parcels of Côt (Malbec) in the Touraine AOC.

The estate’s first cellar, located in Amboise, inspired its name: Le Rocher des Violettes. Seven years later, the estate moved to Dierre, a neighboring village of Saint-Martin-le-Beau, where it continues to grow and evolve.

In 2010, Clémence joined the venture full-time. She took charge of the administrative and commercial aspects of the business, bringing valuable energy and complementary expertise to the estate.

Together, they form a passionate partnership, supported by a team of two to three employees that expands with the rhythm of the seasons.

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Driven by a taste for challenge and a constant desire to improve, Xavier and Clémence have gradually shaped their estate around ambitious projects: restoring old vineyards, excavating a tuffeau limestone cellar to provide ideal ageing conditions for their wines, constructing a three-level gravity-flow winery, and developing agricultural facilities and a tasting room around this former Touraine farmhouse, which has now become the vibrant heart of the estate.

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