| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Verite |
| Label Name: | (la Muse / la Joie / le Desir) 2019-Pack |
| Vintage: | 2019 |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Sonoma County (Alexander Valley / Chalk Hill / Knights Valley / Bennett Valley) |
| Volume: | 3x 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.3% |
| Grape(s): | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
2019 acclaim: Le Désir — Robert Parker (Erin Brooks) 100, James Suckling 100, Wine Independent 100; La Joie — Robert Parker 99, James Suckling 98, Wine Independent 100; La Muse — James Suckling 99, Robert Parker 99; multiple 98–100 scores from top critics
Tasting Note
Opulent Bordeaux-style trio: concentrated black and red fruits, violets, graphite and baking spices; bright acidity, refined powdery tannins, mineral undercurrent and an exceptionally long, perfumed finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast ribeye, herb-crusted lamb, mushroom risotto, braised short ribs, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, miso-glazed eggplant, shiitake mushroom hot pot, spicy Szechuan beef.
Production Method
Small-lot fermentations from >50 micro‑crus; lots vinified separately and aged ~16 months in French oak (high % new), then blended and bottled with minimal filtration.
Vineyard Info
Founded 1998 (Vigneron Pierre Seillan) in partnership with the Jackson family; sources selected Sonoma micro‑crus to craft La Muse, La Joie and Le Désir—wines built for long ageing and critical acclaim.