In Bond Fine Wine. 2015 La Violette, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France. Red Bordeaux in 3x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2026–2038. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 97/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 30/11/2017 · Drink 2023-2043
I loved the 2015 La Violette from barrel and it didn't disappoint from bottle. Sporting a deep purple color as well as sensational notes of violets, black currants, toasty oak, and graphite, this awesome 2015 hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a seamless, sexy texture, no hard edges and fine, fine tannin. It's the purity of fruit that really sets this gem apart and despite carrying seriou…
James Suckling (JS) — 98/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 27/12/2018
Very attractive and vibrant purple berries, dark cherries, blueberries, fresh earth and violets on the nose. This is a pretty wine with real purpose. The palate delivers a sleeve of perfectly ripe dark-plum and blueberry flavors and makes a deep-set impression via succulent, lustrous tannins that roll smooth and deep. Fresh, earthy finish. Superb wine. Try from 2024.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (LPB) — 96/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 21/02/2018 · Drink 2020-2042
The 2015 La Violette is medium to deep garnet-purple with fragrant scents of potpourri, dried lavender, bouquet garni and cigar boxes over a core of warm plums, blueberry compote and cassis plus a waft of underbrush. Full-bodied, rich and opulent in the mouth and packed with black fruit and spice layers, it's framed with a firm yet velvety structure and oodles of freshness, finishing long.