La Violette Pomerol 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
La Violette
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (100%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 96; Vinous (A. Galloni) 96; Neal Martin 94; James Suckling 98–99; Wine Spectator 93

Tasting Note
Perfumed violets, ripe plum and blackberry with licorice, truffle and spice. Silky, opulent texture, plush dark-fruit core, fine velvety tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef ribeye, duck à l'orange, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ, char siu, stir-fried shiitake and soy-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, intensive sorting, cold maceration (~20 days), fermented and aged in 100% new French oak (12–18 months). Malolactic in barrel; micro-vinification and low yields.

Vineyard Info
Tiny, high-density Pomerol estate (circa 1.6 ha) owned by Vignobles Péré-Vergé; replanted to 100% Merlot, managed by Henri Parent. Very low yields; tiny production (~250–400 cases).