Verite Le Desir Sonoma County 2019 750ml

Vérité was founded by Jess Jackson and Bordeaux-born winemaker Pierre Seillan, who now crafts its three Sonoma County blends with his daughter, Hélène. Le Désir is the Cabernet Franc-led member of the trio, and the 2019, with 83% Cabernet Franc plus Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, is a landmark. It earned perfect 100-point scores from James Suckling, Wine Advocate and The Wine Independent, plus 98 from Jeb Dunnuck. Suckling called it "a truly great wine." Morello cherry, black raspberry and wild blueberry mingle with lavender, sage, crushed rock and cigar on a pure, layered palate with powdery tannins and fresh acidity. Approachable now, it will reward cellaring for 20 years or more.