Château LA VIOLETTE
Red

A doll-like vineyard comprising 4 pure Merlot parcels, located between Lafleur-Pétrus, Le Pin and Trotanoy. Henri Parent, owner and son of the late Mme Péré-Vergé, is committed to producing at La Violette the most melting, radiant and exuberant version of Pomerol. All this under the guidance of oenologist Michel Roland, who has made La Violette a showcase for his expertise: the search for the most accomplished maturity, manual de-stemming grain by grain, complete vinification in barrel, etc. The critics have succumbed to the charm of La Violette.

Critics succumb to La Violette's charm: “A great wine of emotion that touches the heart as much as the mind” for M. Bettane, “More than ever, La Violette offers a unique experience in Pomerol” for La Revue du Vin de France.

La Violette is undoubtedly the most sensual and extrovert Pomerol, but also one of the rarest (800 cases per year).

The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 96/100 "The 2022 La Violette is a powerful, dense wine. Inky dark fruit, new leather, licorice, spice, menthol and chocolate stain the palate. This potent, deep wine exudes textural intensity and volume. It's one of the more extroverted Pomerols."

J-M Quarin (February 2025): 98/100 "Beautiful dark red with bright highlights. Intense, fine, fruity, creamy and spicy nose. Meticulous on entry, with a fine touch, the wine glides, caresses, calm and rested. After the mid-palate, it ascends and finishes far away, endlessly caressing and noble. A very difficult wine to spit out!"