Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Verite |
Label Name: | Le Desir |
Vintage: | 2014 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Sonoma County, California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | 53% Cabernet Franc, 22% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 99; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98 (Oct 2016); James Suckling 97; Vinous 97; Wine Spectator 91. Sources:
Tasting Note
Inky blackcurrant and blackberry core with rose petal, black truffle, tobacco, cedar and Herbes de Provence; dense, finely textured, with mineral lift and a long, opulent finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, venison, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, mushroom hot pot (shiitake/soy based).
Production Method
Micro‑cru fruit harvested and fermented in small lots; blended Bordeaux‑style and aged ~16 months in new French oak barrels with tailored toasts.
Vineyard Info
Vérité (Pierre & Hélène Seillan), founded 1998 by Jess Jackson, produces elite Bordeaux‑style blends from >50 Sonoma micro‑crus focused on precision and long aging.