93-95

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2025 La Violette, 100% Merlot, is a dense, powerful wine. Blackberry, gravel, bittersweet chocolate, licorice and espresso are all dialed up. The 2025 possesses off-the-charts fruit richness and tannins to match. As usual, this vintage will not be released for many years, so there is plenty of time for it to come together. It is one of the wines on the Right Bank that are defined by miniscule yields. Saury Ecraine estimates that production will be around 1,500 bottles, about a third of the normal amount. 04/2026

91-93

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2025 La Violette has a pretty nose with comely Morello cherry, cassis and violet scents that deliver the plushness that is La Violette's signature. The palate is very smooth on the entry, with rounded, velvety tannins and just about sufficient countervailing acidity. There is a little headiness on the finish, where I would just like to see a little more grip. Just a little warmth here, yet still an enjoyable Pomerol for those seeking hedonism. 05/2026

96-98+

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Deep purple-hued, the 2025 Château La Violette has a gorgeous nose of ripe red, blue, and black fruits as well as spicy herbs, chocolate, and graphite. Based on 100% Merlot that will spend 14 months in new barrels, it's rich and concentrated on the palate, medium to full-bodied, with ripe, polished tannins and a great finish. This ultra-classic, pure, seductive, incredibly impressive Pomerol will certainly play with the top wines in the vintage. It's the finest wine I've tasted from this château in some time. Bravo. 05/2026

99

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense et vive. Nez très aromatique, au fruité mûr, associé avec une nuance florale jamais perçue sur ce vin à cet âge. Plus pur et distingué encore à l'agitation du verre. Minutieusement charnu en entrée de bouche, gras au milieu et plus parfumé que jamais, le vin fond sur le palais en prenant de la puissance et du goût. Il s'achève sur une longue finale tramée et complexe. C'est remarquable de suavité et de tenue. 100 % Merlot. Degré d'alcool : 13°5 - pH : 3,60. Rendement : 9 hl/ha. 04/2026

94-95

Jacobo García Andrade

James Suckling

Dark and brooding, with focused tannins that are polished and integrated, balanced by a lovely expression of fruit and freshness that pulls everything into place. 04/2026