Verite 'La Desir' 2015
Vérité 'Le Désir' 2015 originates from the United States, specifically from Sonoma County, California. The winery was founded in 1998 as a partnership between vigneron Pierre Seillan and American wine visionaries Jess Jackson and Barbara Banke. Seillan, who began his career in Gascony and Bordeaux, utilizes a 'micro-cru' philosophy, tending to a mosaic of more than 50 distinct vineyard sites across Sonoma to create complex, multi-layered wines. The estate is part of the Jackson Family Wines portfolio and is renowned for its Saint-Émilion-inspired blends that emphasize the depth and nuance of Sonoma's diverse terroirs.
Wine Description
This red blend presents a very deep garnet-purple colour and a medium to full body. The sensory profile is incredibly complex, featuring high-toned aromatics of wild strawberries, cherries, and black raspberries, interwoven with signature Cabernet Franc herbal tones such as pea shoots and tomato vine. The aroma is further layered with notes of new leather, cigar box, black truffles, and red licorice. On the palate, the wine is structured and precise, showing a profound core of iron-rich graphite minerality and firm, elegant tannins. The finish is linear and silky, resounding with a floral bouquet of lilacs and violets.
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Varietal Composition: 64% Cabernet Franc, 27% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Malbec.
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Stylistic Notes: The wine is bound by precision and grace, offering a balance between 'softness and hardness' with intense muscular mid-palate depth.
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ABV: 14.4% or 14.5%.
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Organic Status: While produced with meticulous vineyard care and a micro-cru approach, the estate is not typically certified organic.
Food Pairing
The structured tannins and savory, earthy layers of Le Désir 2015 make it an exceptional match for robust and sophisticated dishes.
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Meats: Pairs excellently with grilled beef, roasted venison, and lamb chops.
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Savoury & Rich: Complements earthy dishes such as cappelletti with black truffles or wild mushroom risotto.
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Classic Pairings: Matches well with rich game stews or intense charcuterie like salami and pâté.
Vintage Quality
The 2015 vintage in Sonoma was defined by low yields but exceptional quality, resulting in wines with high concentration and structure. A mild and dry winter led to early budbreak in mid-March, followed by a cool spring that extended the bloom period into June. The warm, dry summer culminated in a compact 12-day harvest starting on August 31, allowing the fruit to achieve a hallmark precision and 'driving expression' that has earned this vintage a perfect 100-point score from several critics.
Vérité 'Le Désir' 2015 originates from the United States, specifically from Sonoma County, California. The winery was founded in 1998 as a partnership between vigneron Pierre Seillan and American wine visionaries Jess Jackson and Barbara Banke. Seillan, who began his career in Gascony and Bordeaux, utilizes a 'micro-cru' philosophy, tending to a mosaic of more than 50 distinct vineyard sites across Sonoma to create complex, multi-layered wines. The estate is part of the Jackson Family Wines portfolio and is renowned for its Saint-Émilion-inspired blends that emphasize the depth and nuance of Sonoma's diverse terroirs.
Wine Description
This red blend presents a very deep garnet-purple colour and a medium to full body. The sensory profile is incredibly complex, featuring high-toned aromatics of wild strawberries, cherries, and black raspberries, interwoven with signature Cabernet Franc herbal tones such as pea shoots and tomato vine. The aroma is further layered with notes of new leather, cigar box, black truffles, and red licorice. On the palate, the wine is structured and precise, showing a profound core of iron-rich graphite minerality and firm, elegant tannins. The finish is linear and silky, resounding with a floral bouquet of lilacs and violets.
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Varietal Composition: 64% Cabernet Franc, 27% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Malbec.
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Stylistic Notes: The wine is bound by precision and grace, offering a balance between 'softness and hardness' with intense muscular mid-palate depth.
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ABV: 14.4% or 14.5%.
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Organic Status: While produced with meticulous vineyard care and a micro-cru approach, the estate is not typically certified organic.
Food Pairing
The structured tannins and savory, earthy layers of Le Désir 2015 make it an exceptional match for robust and sophisticated dishes.
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Meats: Pairs excellently with grilled beef, roasted venison, and lamb chops.
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Savoury & Rich: Complements earthy dishes such as cappelletti with black truffles or wild mushroom risotto.
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Classic Pairings: Matches well with rich game stews or intense charcuterie like salami and pâté.
Vintage Quality
The 2015 vintage in Sonoma was defined by low yields but exceptional quality, resulting in wines with high concentration and structure. A mild and dry winter led to early budbreak in mid-March, followed by a cool spring that extended the bloom period into June. The warm, dry summer culminated in a compact 12-day harvest starting on August 31, allowing the fruit to achieve a hallmark precision and 'driving expression' that has earned this vintage a perfect 100-point score from several critics.
Description
Vérité 'Le Désir' 2015 originates from the United States, specifically from Sonoma County, California. The winery was founded in 1998 as a partnership between vigneron Pierre Seillan and American wine visionaries Jess Jackson and Barbara Banke. Seillan, who began his career in Gascony and Bordeaux, utilizes a 'micro-cru' philosophy, tending to a mosaic of more than 50 distinct vineyard sites across Sonoma to create complex, multi-layered wines. The estate is part of the Jackson Family Wines portfolio and is renowned for its Saint-Émilion-inspired blends that emphasize the depth and nuance of Sonoma's diverse terroirs.
Wine Description
This red blend presents a very deep garnet-purple colour and a medium to full body. The sensory profile is incredibly complex, featuring high-toned aromatics of wild strawberries, cherries, and black raspberries, interwoven with signature Cabernet Franc herbal tones such as pea shoots and tomato vine. The aroma is further layered with notes of new leather, cigar box, black truffles, and red licorice. On the palate, the wine is structured and precise, showing a profound core of iron-rich graphite minerality and firm, elegant tannins. The finish is linear and silky, resounding with a floral bouquet of lilacs and violets.
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Varietal Composition: 64% Cabernet Franc, 27% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Malbec.
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Stylistic Notes: The wine is bound by precision and grace, offering a balance between 'softness and hardness' with intense muscular mid-palate depth.
-
ABV: 14.4% or 14.5%.
-
Organic Status: While produced with meticulous vineyard care and a micro-cru approach, the estate is not typically certified organic.
Food Pairing
The structured tannins and savory, earthy layers of Le Désir 2015 make it an exceptional match for robust and sophisticated dishes.
-
Meats: Pairs excellently with grilled beef, roasted venison, and lamb chops.
-
Savoury & Rich: Complements earthy dishes such as cappelletti with black truffles or wild mushroom risotto.
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Classic Pairings: Matches well with rich game stews or intense charcuterie like salami and pâté.
Vintage Quality
The 2015 vintage in Sonoma was defined by low yields but exceptional quality, resulting in wines with high concentration and structure. A mild and dry winter led to early budbreak in mid-March, followed by a cool spring that extended the bloom period into June. The warm, dry summer culminated in a compact 12-day harvest starting on August 31, allowing the fruit to achieve a hallmark precision and 'driving expression' that has earned this vintage a perfect 100-point score from several critics.
