Verite Le Desir 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Verite
Label Name:
 
Le Desir
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
53% Cabernet Franc, 22% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 99; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98 (Oct 2016); James Suckling 97; Vinous 97; Wine Spectator 91. Sources:

Tasting Note
Inky blackcurrant and blackberry core with rose petal, black truffle, tobacco, cedar and Herbes de Provence; dense, finely textured, with mineral lift and a long, opulent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, venison, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, mushroom hot pot (shiitake/soy based).

Production Method
Micro‑cru fruit harvested and fermented in small lots; blended Bordeaux‑style and aged ~16 months in new French oak barrels with tailored toasts.

Vineyard Info
Vérité (Pierre & Hélène Seillan), founded 1998 by Jess Jackson, produces elite Bordeaux‑style blends from >50 Sonoma micro‑crus focused on precision and long aging.