Wines

Vérité was founded in 1997 by the late visionary Jess Jackson and long-time Bordeaux vigneron, Pierre Seillan. In just over 20 years, the winery has managed to forge a reputation for itself as one of the most consistent producers of elite level fine wine from Sonoma County, California. They produce just three wines - La Muse, La Joie and Le Désir - all of which are based on the traditional varieties of Bordeaux.Le Désir was first produced in the year 2000 and is an homage to the fragrant and opulent wines of St-Émilion. The 2015 is once again superb release that continues an astonishing run of form for this winery. A blend of 64% Cabernet Franc, 27% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Malbec, it is expressive, multi-layered and complex, with the potential to evolve over many decades.

The 2015 Le Désir is celebrated for its perfect harmony between power and finesse, reflecting a superb vintage at Vérité. This Cabernet Franc-driven blend also features Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec, offering a complex array of aromas and flavors. An intricate blend of dark fruits, spices, and floral notes, with velvety tannins, culminating in a long, refined finish. James Suckling rated it 100 points, declaring it a pinnacle of Californian winemaking.

Le Désir celebrates the finesse and elegance of Sonoma County with a focus on Cabernet Franc. It represents one of the three flagship Bordeaux-inspired blends from Vérité, distinguished by its complexity and depth, often compared to the finest offerings from Saint-Émilion.

Vérité is a Sonoma County-based winery, known for its small-production, high-quality Bordeaux blend wines.