La Violette - Pomerol 2006

La Violette - Pomerol 2006One of the big stories in 2006 is the resurrection of this once very good Pomerol estate now that it has been purchased by Catherine Pere Verge, who has done so much to raise the level of quality at Chateau Le Gay. From a vineyard well situated between Le Pin and Trotanoy, La Violettes 2006 is a 100% Merlot cuvee that is running on all cylinders. Considering some of the great old vintages from the fifties and sixties, it is not surprising to find

spice and earth scents that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice

a hint of licorice

fully mature

the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Gravelly Meadow

the 2010 St

the expressive nose displays fully mature aromas and the initial hints of sous-bois

Simply loaded

it has the full smorgasbord of black and blue fruits

awesomely concentrated wine goes on and on in the mouth

and toasty scents

mouth coating and delicious medium-bodied flavors possess excellent length on the well-balanced if youthfully austere finish that also really firms up as it sits on the palate

There is excellent richness