Rated 4.90 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating

Verite Le Desir 2017

Name: Verite Le Desir 2017
Brand: Verite
SKU: LLMOJGK7K457PY4RAAN66ULP
Price: 395.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.90 (3 reviews)

$395.95

750ml /

Vintage: 2017

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Winery: Verite
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend Red
Wine Style: Red Wine - Bold and Structured
Wine Country Of Origin: United States
State / Province: California
Sub Region / AVA: North Coast / Sonoma County

Brand: Verite

Wine Description

Verite Le Desir 2017 has a deep-garnet purple color. Complex aromas of plums, cherries, blueberries and dried flowers are complemented by spice notes of cardamom and star anise. At the same time, powerful and yet beautifully elegant, firm fine-grained tannins and layers of fresh blue and red berry fruits provide a finish to the wine that has both persistence and depth.

Blend: 80% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot, 3% Malbec

Additional information

Weight	3.5 lbs
Size	750ml

Reviews (3)

3 reviews for Verite Le Desir 2017

Rated 4 out of 5
WA – March 23, 2023
What was the secret to achieving such impressive ripeness for Cabernet Franc in 2017? Pierre Seillan’s daughter and one day successor, Helene, told me: “We make a lot of passes through the Cabernet Franc blocks—more than the other varieties. We drop any fruit that is not ripening at the same pace. We don’t pull out too much leaves, we need those for the ripening.” Blended of 80% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot and 3% Malbec, the 2017 Le Désir has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It comes galloping out of the glass with all the grace and precision of a thoroughbred, sporting notions of kirsch, potpourri, warm plums and wild blueberries plus hints of chocolate box, cardamom and star anise. The medium-bodied palate (just 13.9% alcohol) is at once powerful and wonderfully elegant, with firm, very fine-grained, exquisitely ripe tannins and bold freshness supporting the red and blue fruit layers, finishing with incredible length and depth. Wow!
JD – March 23, 2023
Lastly, the 2017 Le Desir is 80% Cabernet Franc, with the balance mostly Merlot mixed with a splash of Malbec. It has a wonderful Cabernet Franc floral character as well as awesome black raspberry, cedarwood, forest floor, violets, rose petals, new leather, and who knows what else. Incredibly complex, it takes lots of air to show at its best and is medium to full-bodied, has a bright spine of acidity, fabulous tannins, and a great, great finish. The elegance of this wine paired with its richness and depth is something to behold. It’s another damn near perfect wine from this estate, and to see this quality from a challenging vintage like 2017 boggles the mind. Hats off to the father-daughter team of Pierre and Hélène Seillan.
Rated 4 out of 5
JS – March 23, 2023
A very beautiful, succulent red, showing lavender, sage, conifer and rosemary with black and blue fruit. Full-bodied with firm, lightly chewy tannins and a sturdy, very elegant finish. 80% cabernet franc, 17% merlot and 3% malbec. Drink in 2022 and onwards.

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What was the secret to achieving such impressive ripeness for Cabernet Franc in 2017? Pierre Seillan's daughter and one day successor, Helene, told me: “We make a lot of passes through the Cabernet Franc blocks—more than the other varieties. We drop any fruit that is not ripening at the same pace. We don’t pull out too much leaves, we need those for the ripening.” Blended of 80% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot and 3% Malbec, the 2017 Le Désir has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It comes galloping out of the glass with all the grace and precision of a thoroughbred, sporting notions of kirsch, potpourri, warm plums and wild blueberries plus hints of chocolate box, cardamom and star anise. The medium-bodied palate (just 13.9% alcohol) is at once powerful and wonderfully elegant, with firm, very fine-grained, exquisitely ripe tannins and bold freshness supporting the red and blue fruit layers, finishing with incredible length and depth. Wow!

JS 98

James Suckling

A very beautiful, succulent red, showing lavender, sage, conifer and rosemary with black and blue fruit. Full-bodied with firm, lightly chewy tannins and a sturdy, very elegant finish. 80% cabernet franc, 17% merlot and 3% malbec. Drink in 2022 and onwards.

What does Verite Le Desir 2017 taste like?

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidic

leather, earthy, smoke

raspberry, red fruit, cherry

oak, chocolate, vanilla

stone fruit

blackberry, blueberry, black cherry

licorice, pepper, sage

toast, almond

orange, citrus zest

cheese, cream

bell pepper, green bell pepper, grass

fig, prune

tamarind

violet, rose petal, perfume

Food Pairing with Verite Le Desir 2017

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