Château La Violette

Château La Violette is one of the estates owned by Catherine Péré-Vergé. Based in Pomerol since 1985, Catherine Péré-Vergé has demonstrated her energy and motivation by undertaking a vast investment program for her Château Montviel property. From this base in the appellation, Vignobles Péré-Vergé quickly demonstrated its ambition to become a leading player, deciding to take over one of the premier vineyards in Pomerol and ultimately choosing the prestigious Château Le Gay, neighbor to Petrus...

In 2005, Catherine Péré-Vergé became the owner of Château La Violette, the finest vineyard on the Pomerol plateau with its iron-rich subsoil, described as the "Holy of Holies" by oenologist Michel Rolland. Spanning 3.25 hectares, Château La Violette takes its name from an original and exquisite violet fragrance that has always seduced the most discerning palates...

Located on the heights of the famous Pomerol plateau between Trotanoy and Le Pin, the vineyard consists of 40-year-old vines. Château La Violette wines are made exclusively from Merlot, which gives them finesse, body, and fruitiness. Catherine Péré-Vergé has always called on her friend Michel Rolland to vinify her wines.