2006 Château La Violette Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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2006 Château La Violette  (Pomerol) 93 The first vintage for the new owners only begins to show the full potential of the vineyard. Yet, there is no denying the smoky, spice, truffle, black raspberry and floral secondary aromatics. On the palate, the sultry textures polished red fruits stick with you from start to finish. The first vintage for the new owners only begins to show the full potential of the vineyard. Yet, there is no denying the smoky, spice, truffle, black raspberry and floral secondary aromatics. On the palate, the sultry textures polished red fruits stick with you from start to finish. 3,823 Views   Tasted May 25, 2016  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to The debut vintage for the new owner, Catherine Pere Verge, of this new contender for the top of the Pomerol pyramid is displaying more color for its age than it should. The wine is medium bodied, with earthy, spicy, soft, fresh cherries, plum, cocoa and earthy notes. Soft and silky, drink this now, or age it, but it does not have the power or complexity of later vintages. The debut vintage for the new owner, Catherine Pere Verge, of this new contender for the top of the Pomerol pyramid is displaying more color for its age than it should. The wine is medium bodied, with earthy, spicy, soft, fresh cherries, plum, cocoa and earthy notes. Soft and silky, drink this now, or age it, but it does not have the power or complexity of later vintages. 2,079 Views   Tasted May 14, 2015

When to Drink Chateau La Violette, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau La Violette is much better with at least 10-15 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-3 hours or more.

This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau La Violette offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 10-35 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau La Violette with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau La Violette is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Chateau La Violette is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau La Violette is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as a wine variety of hard and soft cheeses.

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