2019 Vérité 'Le Désir'

A flawless Cabernet Franc with ripe dark cherries, chocolate, and herbs, praised by multiple critics for its exceptional quality and finish.

Producer

Vérité

Region

Sonoma County, CA

Country

USA

Varietal

Cabernet Franc

Varietal Composition

83% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon

Specifications

2019

Vintage

2042

Drink By

14

%

ABV

Vinification

Occasional wine note

We've never seen perfect 100-point scores across multiple wine critics - 3 prominent critics! This Cab Franc is about as good as wine gets, let alone Cabernet Franc. Ripe dark cherries, chocolate, herbs, fantastic tannin, and a finish that when it finally does end, you just want to grab another sip. If any wine is perfect, this just might be it.

What experts say about this wine

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Wine Advocate

The 2019 Le Désir is just as stunning as the first time I tasted it from bottle. It's pure and layered, with alluring scents of Morello cherries, dried mushrooms, cigars, sage and aniseed wafting from the glass. The palate strikes a fine balance of concentrated fruit, loads of powdery tannins, and energetic bursts of fresh acidity. It has a deep core of concentrated, perfumed fruit with the first faint touches of umami character and a long finish driven by floral and iron tones. I can't get enough of this wine!

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Wine Independent

The 2019 Le Desir is a blend of 83% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot, 5% Malbec, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple in color, it skyrockets from the glass with notes of Morello cherries, black raspberries, and wild blueberries, plus hints of lavender, wild sage, crushed rocks, and pencil shavings, with a touch of red roses. Medium-bodied, the palate is ethereal, so amazingly elegant yet remarkably intense, delivering super fine-grained tannins and beautiful freshness, leading to a long and fragrant finish for this gorgeous wine.

pairing recommendation

Pork

Eggplant

Mushroom

Tomatoes

Peppers

Duck

Pungent Cheese

2019 Vérité 'Le Désir'

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Vivino Rating
4.5

2019 Vérité 'Le Désir'

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