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Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol |
Colour | Red |
Type | Still |
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A successful 2013, La Violette exhibits its tell-tale floral notes intermixed with raspberry and black currant fruit. Medium-bodied and fresh with crisp acids as well as a decent finish, it can be drunk over the next 5-7 years.
The 2013 La Violette has a perfumed bouquet with candied orange peel infusing the red berry fruit, a touch of confectionary shop here, nicely defined and gaining intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with tannin, sappy red berry fruit, a hint of spice, nice cohesion as its leads into what for La Violette is a relatively lean finish, but it retains lovely balance and joie de vivre. Drink this now and over the next decade.
Aromas of raspberry and blueberry. Hints of chocolate too. Full body, firm tannins and a velvety texture. Very pretty and balanced. Drink or hold. Old vine merlot here.
The La Violette has a voluptuous, decadent bouquet that pays little heed to the limitations of the growing season - everything that you expect from the late Catherine Père-Vergé's luxurious cru. I actually like the palate more than the last two vintages, the tannins filigree and the texture silky smooth with a gentle, seductive and poised finish. Gorgeous. Tasted April 2014.