Vérité Le Désir 2018 | 750 ml.

Item #: 57152

JD98+ RP97+ JS97

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Primary Grape: Cabernet Franc | All Grapes: 82% Cabernet Franc

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Critical Acclaim

RP97+ Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 30th Jul 2021

"Composed of 82% Cabernet Franc, 12% Merlot and 6% Malbec, the 2018 Le Désir was aged for 16 months in 100% new French oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it is a little closed to begin, soon unfurling to offer glimpses at notes of kirsch, raspberry preserves and mulberry scents, plus hints of cedar chest, crushed rocks, bay leaves, Sichuan pepper and lavender with a waft of sandalwood. The medium to full-bodied palate has tons of freshness to support the melange of preserved red and black fruits, textured by grainy tannins, finishing with a lingering peppery kick. It may require just a little more time to come around than the La Joie and La Muse, and then I suspect this beauty is going to reward the patient." (97+ pts.)

JD98+ Jeb Dunnuck 7/22/2021

"The Cabernet Franc blend of the trio, the 2018 Le Desir is 82% Cabernet Franc, 12% Merlot, and 6% Malbec, and as with all these wines, it was brought up in new barrels. Ruby/purple and not completely opaque, it offers up a classic Cabernet Franc nose of mostly red fruits, spring flowers, damp earth, cedary spices, and truffle. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it shines for its incredible elegance and purity more than outright power, yet it still brings plenty of richness. With ultra-fine tannins, perfect balance, and one heck of a great finish, it’s another great, great wine from this estate. (Jeb Dunnuck)" (98+ pts.)

JS97 JamesSuckling.com Tuesday, April 6, 2021

"Blackberry, violet and crushed stone on the nose. Pure fruit, but reserved and tensioned. Full-bodied with firm, tight tannins and a long finish. Some tightness. The tannins spread across the palate, so integrated and toned yet chewy. A structured and almost steely wine. 82% cabernet franc, 12% merlot and 6% malbec. Better after 2024." (97 pts.)

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More Information
SKU57152
Product TypeWine
Alternate NameVérité Le Désir
CountryUnited States
RegionCalifornia
DistrictSonoma County
Product Location - Location-AppellationSonoma County
Package Size750 ml.
Proof/Alcohol by Volume14.3%
BrandVérité
Bottles per Case12
Vintage2018
Bin Location0
Can it be ShippedYes
Premier PickNo
Wine TypeTable Wine
Wine - ColorRed
Grape(s)82% Cabernet Franc
Primary GrapeCabernet Franc
Dollar Sale (Y/N)No
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