94POINTS
17½/20
Vérité Le Désir 2004
Sonoma County, California, United StatesPeppery, spicy, tobacco, meaty, saddle leather, coffee, orange peel, chocolate, green olive, spicy, savoury aromas. Rich, round, full and supple with fresh acidity and grainy tannins. Coffee, leather, licorice, orange, vanilla, peppery, spicy, black tea, plum jam and black cherry flavours. Good finesse, intense with good fruit and complexity. Young and a bit hot, needs 5-7 years but very good potential.Tasted: 15 March 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $289.00 | 750ml | Speculative - Summit Fine Wines |
AB | $238.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot