| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Verite |
| Label Name: | Le Desir Sonoma County Cab Franc |
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Sonoma County |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.2% |
| Grape(s): | 82% Cabernet Franc, 12% Merlot, 6% Malbec |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 99 (2018); Jeb Dunnuck 99 (2019); Vinous 98 (2020); James Suckling 96 (2019); Wine Spectator 93 (2019); Decanter 95
Tasting Note
Perfumed potpourri, rose and orange-peel over crushed blackcurrant, black cherry and dark chocolate; cinnamon, clove and forest-floor notes. Medium–full, ultra-fine ripe tannins, bright acidity and a long, graphite-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, aged cheddar or comté; Asian: Peking duck, Korean galbi (beef short ribs), char siu, mushroom hot pot or soy‑glazed beef.
Production Method
Hand-harvested micro‑cru lots fermented separately, aged ~16–20 months in French oak barrels of varied toasts, then blended and bottled.
Vineyard Info
Founded 1998 by vigneron Pierre Seillan in partnership with Jackson Family Wines. Vérité crafts Bordeaux-style blends from 50+ Sonoma micro‑crus, emphasizing site selection, low yields and long aging.
Verite Le Desir Sonoma County Cab Franc 2016
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