Description
Vérité Le Désir 2021 is a prestigious red blend, primarily Cabernet Franc, sourced from Sonoma County, California. This elegant wine exudes a complex bouquet of blackcurrant, plum, and raspberry, interwoven with intriguing layers of tobacco, graphite, and hints of dark chocolate, a testament to its time in French oak. On the palate, it exhibits a full-bodied richness, seamless tannins, and a beautifully balanced acidity that leads to a prolonged, textured finish. Showcasing the winemaking expertise of Vérité, the Le Désir 2021 blend marries New World vigor with Old World sophistication. It’s a memorable wine for pairing with rich dishes, or as a standalone indulgence on special occasions.
Critic Ratings
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate Review – Rated 96:
The 2021 Le Désir is composed of 87% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot and 3% Malbec—Pierre Seillan says it’s the highest percentage of Cabernet Franc this blend has ever incorporated. Matured for 16 months in 95% new French oak, it has an opaque ruby color and very slowly unfolding scents of chocolate-covered blueberries, cast iron, violet, bay leaves and cardamom. The full-bodied palate features transparent, alluringly herbal flavors. It’s structured by clay-textured tannins and bright acidity, and it has a very long, spicy finish. It transforms dramatically over several days and will be epically long lived in the cellar.
James Suckling Review – Rated 100:
