COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
PRODUCER
Vérité Wines
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vérité Le Désir 2014 is a red wine from Sonoma County, California, produced by Vérité Wines. The blend is notably led by Cabernet Franc, with contributions from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. This vintage marks a significant milestone, celebrating 50 years of winemaker Pierre Seillan's dedication to cultivating Cabernet Franc. The wine is crafted following Seillan's 'droit du sol' philosophy, which emphasizes the unique expression of individual vineyard blocks and micro-terroirs within Sonoma County. The 2014 growing season, despite being a drought year, yielded high-quality fruit due to moderate temperatures in the specific vineyard sites.
ALCOHOL
14.1%
AVG. PRICE
€1026
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Celebrates 50 years of Pierre Seillan's work with Cabernet Franc.
Fact 02
Employs the 'droit du sol' philosophy: 'right of the soil'.
Fact 03
Each micro-cru is harvested and fermented separately.
Fact 04
Made from a blend dominated by Cabernet Franc.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Vérité Le Désir 2014 begins with the meticulous selection and separate fermentation of small vineyard blocks, adhering to the 'droit du sol' philosophy. After fermentation, the wines undergo malolactic fermentation and are aged for 14 to 16 months in entirely new French oak barrels. The wine is then bottled without fining or filtration, preserving its natural character and integrity. The 2014 vintage was characterized by drought conditions, but moderate temperatures in the micro-terroirs allowed for the cultivation of high-quality fruit.
