La Violette Pomerol 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
La Violette
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
100% Merlot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 95 (Neal Martin); Decanter 95; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 93; Jane Anson/InsideBordeaux 96; Jancis Robinson 17/20; Wine Independent/other critics 94–96 range

Tasting Note
Concentrated black-plum and cassis with violet perfume, truffle, dark chocolate and spice; plush, satiny texture, polished tannins and a long peppery-chocolate finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (Comté, Gouda). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, miso‑braised short ribs, shiitake hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, small-batch fermentations; low yields; matured ~18–24 months in French oak (significant new oak some years).

Vineyard Info
Tiny estate (~1.7–1.8 ha) on the Pomerol plateau, part of Vignobles Péré-Vergé; famed for old-vine Merlot and extremely limited production; historically run by Catherine Péré-Vergé.