Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Verite
Label Name:
 
Le Desir Vertical Pack (12/15/19)
Vintage:
 
MIXED
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable critical acclaim: the 2012, 2015 and 2019 Le Désir vintages received perfect 100‑point scores from The Wine Advocate; 2015 and 2019 also earned top marks from James Suckling and very high scores from Wine Spectator and Jeb Dunnuck

Tasting Note
Cabernet Franc–driven: rose, violet, Morello cherry, blackberry, graphite, truffle and savory herb aromas; concentrated, layered palate with powdery fine tannins, bright acidity and a long mineral‑tobacco finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean barbecue, Sichuan beef, Indonesian beef rendang.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested micro‑cru lots fermented separately; long maceration and élevage in French oak (high % new) for ~16–20 months, then blended and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Vérité (Jackson family & Pierre Seillan) crafts small‑batch Bordeaux‑style blends from multiple Sonoma micro‑crus; acclaimed, collector‑level wines with a history of top critic scores.