Vérité

Le Désir

2017 Sonoma County, CA Red Blend
Cellar Collection
$475
BROWSING ONLY
Vérité Le Désir is a Cabernet Franc-based blend that exudes high-toned aromatics, an iron graphite core and a pronounced minerality. Inspired by the iconic wines of Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, Le Désir redefines Cabernet Franc from the New World, with layers of concentrated fruit, exotic spice and a plush sueded texture. Vigneron Pierre Seillan tends to a mosaic of more than fifty micro-crus to produce the complex signature of Le Désir. The 2017 Le Désir has complex aromas of plums, cherries, blueberries and dried flowers that are complemented by spice notes of cardamom and star anise. At the same time, powerful and yet beautifully elegant, firm fine-grained tannins and layers of fresh blue and red berry fruits provide a finish to the wine that has both persistence and depth.
Acclaim
98+
points
JebDunnuck.com
JD 5/2020
98
points
JamesSuckling.com
JS 6/2020
98
points
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
LPB 5/2020
This dark inky red wine embodies the characteristics of Cabernet Franc with aromas and flavors of crunchy cranberry, ripe raspberry, red currant, dried sage, crushed mint, and cinnamon bark. Spice cake, subtle vanilla liquor, and charred toast lead into the persistent finish with bright acidity.

Aromas

  • Black Currant Black Currant
  • Plum Plum
  • Garden Herbs Garden Herbs

Flavors

  • Black Fruit Black Fruit
  • Toast Toast
  • Clove Clove
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