La Violette 2010
La Violette 2010 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot (Bordeaux, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, steak. Cheapest offer £690.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valandraud 2018 Chateau Valandraud · Bordeaux | £693.00 | |||
| Lafleur 2006 Chateau Lafleur · Bordeaux | £700.00 | |||
| JCP Maltus, Château Pontet Labrie 2018 JCP Maltus · Bordeaux | £725.00 | |||
| Ausone 2001 Château Ausone · Bordeaux | £615.00 |
Château La Violette 2010 is a full-bodied, Merlot red wine from the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux. Located at the top of the Pomerol plateau close to Château Trotanoy and Le Pin, La Violette is a property of just 1.6ha of old-vine Merlot, but whose reputation far exceeds its tiny size. "Made of 100% Merlot, the deep garnet coloured 2010 La Violette comes bounding out of the glass with notes of kirsch, black raspberries, baked cherries and mulberries plus wafts of stewed tea, cedar chest and dried Provence herbs. Full-bodied, the palate is still carrying a lot of oak with youthful black and red berry preserves layers and a chewy texture, finishing very long and spritely." Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, 2020