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.