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.