97 Robert Parker
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 La Violette opens with fragrant cigar box, black tea, wilted roses and spice cake scents with a core of warm black plums, black cherries and mulberries plus a hint of star anise. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers layer upon layer of black fruits and floral sparks, framed by firm, very finely grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant. Beautiful.
97 Robert Parker
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 La Violette opens with fragrant cigar box, black tea, wilted roses and spice cake scents with a core of warm black plums, black cherries and mulberries plus a hint of star anise. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers layer upon layer of black fruits and floral sparks, framed by firm, very finely grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant. Beautiful.
97 James Suckling
Loads of plums with spices and hazelnuts. Full-bodied, dense and velvety with layers of fruit and ripe tannins. Brilliant and focused with a long and beautiful finish. Shows class and greatness. Try after 2025. <br/>
92 Wine Spectator
An alluring style, offering very silky plum, boysenberry and açaí berry flavors gliding through, infused liberally with warm anise and sandalwood notes. Has a light woodsy edge at the very end, holding this back, but there's some suave fruit detail here for sure. Best from 2021 through 2031. 333 cases made. — JM
92 Wine Spectator
An alluring style, offering very silky plum, boysenberry and açaí berry flavors gliding through, infused liberally with warm anise and sandalwood notes. Has a light woodsy edge at the very end, holding this back, but there's some suave fruit detail here for sure. Best from 2021 through 2031. 333 cases made. — JM