Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Verite |
Label Name: | (la Muse / la Joie / le Desir) 2015-Pack |
Vintage: | 2015 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Sonoma County, California |
Volume: | 3x 750ml |
ABV: | 14.7% |
Grape(s): | 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 97; James Suckling 97; Vinous 95; Wine Spectator 93
Tasting Note
Pure dark-fruit core of crème de cassis, blueberry and black raspberry with violet florals, baking spice, juniper and dark chocolate. Velvety yet structured tannins, bright acidity and a lingering earthy, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Roast beef, lamb chops, venison, aged cheddar or gouda; Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ beef (galbi), beef rendang or miso‑glazed aubergine.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested micro‑cru lots, small‑lot fermentations with separate free‑run/press fractions; extensive élevage in carefully selected new French oak barrels before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Vérité was established by Jess Jackson and vigneron Pierre Seillan (1997). Their trio of Bordeaux-style wines is sourced from select micro‑crus across Sonoma County and made as high‑end, terroir-driven bottlings.