Château La Violette 2021 – Pomerol Bordeaux France

Château La Violette 2021 is a tiny-production Pomerol made from 100% Merlot, combining rich texture, precision and the floral-spiced character associated with this distinctive estate.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 100% Merlot
• Region / Appellation: Pomerol AOC, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2021
• Aging: Approximately 16 months in new oak barrels; malolactic fermentation also takes place in new barrels
• Special Note: Manual destemming and micro-vinification exclusively in new barrels
• Style: Dry, rich, polished Right Bank Bordeaux

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

The 2021 is described by its distributor as rich yet graceful, with a supple body and an expressive aromatic profile moving between truffle, spice and ripe fruit. The texture is polished and concentrated without losing definition.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A rare 100% Merlot Pomerol from a very small estate
• Exact-vintage distributor data gives us unusually strong technical confidence
• New-barrel micro-vinification gives La Violette a distinctive cellar signature

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast duck
• Filet mignon
• Braised short ribs
• Truffle and mushroom dishes
• Aged Gruyère or Comté

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Pomerol collectors looking for a scarce, cellar-oriented bottle
✓ Merlot lovers who enjoy rich texture with precision
✓ Drinkers interested in micro-vinified Right Bank Bordeaux
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, simple, minimally oaked reds