Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Verite |
Label Name: | Le Desir |
Vintage: | 2008 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Sonoma County, California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.4% |
Grape(s): | 61% Cabernet Franc, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
100 points — Robert Parker (Wine Advocate), May 2011; 97 points — Wine Enthusiast; widely cited as a top Verité vintage with additional high scores from major critics
Tasting Note
Concentrated black raspberry and black cherry fruit with black truffle, dried herbs, iron/mineral notes and exotic spice. Highly structured, powerful tannins, plush texture and a long, savory finish with cedar and dark chocolate accents.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, venison. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi or spicy beef, soy-braised short ribs.
Production Method
Small-lot fermentations with extended maceration; matured in predominantly new French oak barrels (approx. 95% new) for c.16–20 months before blending and bottling.
Vineyard Info
Vérité — a high-end Sonoma producer founded by Jess Jackson, led by vigneron Pierre Seillan. Sourced from Chalk Hill and Alexander Valley sites emphasizing terroir-driven Bordeaux-style blends.