Telmo Rodriguez, Altos Lanzaga other_regions_australia The 2016 La Violette was

The 2016 La Violette was one of the turn-ups for the books at this tasting

sticky and sweet as to be almost inscrutable at first meeting (and especially following on the heels of their amazing 2010 S

There is outstanding richness

Here a too strong sulfur influence renders the nose very difficult to evaluate

Telmo Rodriguez, Altos Lanzaga other_regions_australia The 2016 La Violette wasRed ruby color. Wild aromas of cassis, redcurrant, blueberry, graphite, violet, minerals and licorice. Very concentrated flavors of blueberry and oak; much more elegant and refined less wild than the 2001 Lanzaga. Finishes with substantial, building, oak powered tannins that coat the entire palate. Aged in all new French barriques for 18 months. In contrast to the "regular" Lanzaga, this calls for at least a couple years of additional bottle aging.