Rating: Wine Spectator 85/100
Like its white counterpart, the La Violette cuvée—100% Syrah—has been crafted with a rich, indulgent style and is characterized by a strong personality. The nose is powerful with red fruit, raspberry, and chocolate; the palate is rich and full of freshness, with a licorice-tinged finish. Pure conviviality!
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Eye
A beautiful deep ruby color with purplish highlights
Nose
rich notes of red berries, raspberry, and chocolate
Palate
rich and full-bodied with plenty of freshness, savory tannins, and a licorice-tinged finish
Serve
at 14-16°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2012
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur des charcuteries, des côtes d’agneau grillées...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Laure Colombo, a young and brilliant winemaker, joined the family business in Cornas but wanted to establish her own estate on the outskirts of Saint-Péray to find her footing; starting this year, she is offering a Saint-Péray and a Cornas from her estate in Lorient. Joining the family business doesn’t mean taking it over; Jean-Luc is still here, so the range is built as a family effort, spanning the vineyards of the Côte Bleue and the Rhône, and of course the sourcing activities, sometimes under the Colombo & Fille label, sometimes under Jean-Luc Colombo. The Cornas wines remain the flagship wines here; it must be said that the modern, efficient winery is built at the foot of the hillside! In 2017, the delicious Vallon-de-l’Aigle will be in short supply—only two barrels were produced!
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. JULIEN M. Posted on 02/27/2013
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Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN L. Posted on 02/23/2013
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