"La Violeta 2008 is the second vintage of this cuvée, aged like La Violette in Pomerol, and capped at 15.5% alcohol. It displays an opulent and heady bouquet that reminds me of its Pomerol counterpart in its youth. It offers a wide range of notes of ripe red cherry, crème de cassis, vanilla, and blueberry jam, all enveloped in creamy oak. The palate is full-bodied with velvety tannins and low acidity. Everything here is beautifully integrated with the well-integrated new oak. It is sumptuous and appeals to hedonists. Drink now through 2016 and beyond.” (Wine Advocate 2012 – Robert Parker) Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine
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Eye
deep ruby color
Nose
a very broad range of aromas, including red cherry, blackberry, crème de cassis, vanilla, and blueberry jam
Palate
Impressive body, rich, with delicate chocolate notes, and a lovely finish
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2018
Production
5,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Pair with red meats with bold flavors and strong cheeses...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2012 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
La Violeta 2008 is the second vintage of this cuvée, aged like La Violette in Pomerol, and capped at 15.5% alcohol. It unfolds with an opulent, heady bouquet that reminds me of its Pomerol counterpart in its youth. It offers a wide range of notes of ripe red cherry, crème de cassis, vanilla, and blueberry jam, all enveloped in creamy oak. The palate is full-bodied with velvety tannins and low acidity. Everything here is beautifully integrated with the well-integrated new oak. It is sumptuous and appeals to hedonists. Enjoy now through 2016 and beyond.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2014 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
Much like the previous vintage of La Violeta, this cuvée is a magnificent Malbec, with complexity, intensity, and power to spare. The bouquet offers aromas of marzipan, cola, fine leather, tea, and aromatic berries. All of this provides impeccable structure on the palate, with intense notes of jerky, mocha, black fruits, and spices. The finish is massive and rich with licorice and mocha.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Tim Atkin
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended