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 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
100
/
100
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!
100
/
100
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
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