🏰 The 2013 growing season in Sonoma County provided ideal conditions for balanced, age-worthy wines, with a dry winter, mild spring, and warm summer days with cool nights that stabilized acidity. Vérité Le Désir 2013 is a Bordeaux blend, predominantly Cabernet Franc (61-62%), with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. It's crafted from grapes sourced across Sonoma County's premier appellations, including Alexander Valley, Bennett Valley, Chalk Hill, and Knights Valley, with winemaker Pierre Seillan meticulously blending over 50 micro-crus. Robert Parker rated this vintage 99 points, highlighting its incredible floral, blueberry, and espresso notes. This wine presents a deep ruby red color with a bright garnet rim. Aromas of dried blackcurrant and blackberry coulis meld with classic Cabernet Franc notes of cut greenery, black tea, and cracked pepper, complemented by subtle baking spices and toasted notes from French oak. On the palate, Le Désir is powerful yet refined, with juicy acidity and firm, structured tannins. It offers a deep core of roasted figs, black currant jelly, mocha, tar, and crème de violets, finishing long with refined tannins, minerals, and concentrated black fruits. 【 Critically acclaimed Cabernet Franc-dominant Bordeaux blend from Sonoma 】 🍴 Vérité Le Désir 2013 is a superb match for rich and flavorful dishes. Consider herb-crusted rack of lamb with a red wine reduction, slow-braised Wagyu short ribs over truffled polenta, or roasted venison loin with a blackberry and juniper berry jus. Aged Gouda or Manchego cheeses would also pair beautifully. 🥂 An exceptional wine for a celebratory dinner, a serious wine tasting, or a special occasion that calls for a profound and age-worthy red. It has significant aging potential, with some suggesting 40-50 years. Decanting is recommended if consumed young.