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. From the excellent 2012 vintage, this is a seductive and expressive blend of 64% Cabernet Franc, 24% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Malbec. The perfect wine for cellaring, this should have at least 30-40 years of potential evolution.

The 2012 Vérité Le Désir is an exquisite expression of Sonoma County’s potential in crafting Bordeaux-style blends. This particular vintage showcases a harmonious blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, resulting in a complex, elegant wine with layers of dark fruit, spice, and floral notes. Matured in French oak barrels, it presents a refined structure with velvety tannins, leading to a long, satisfying finish. Dark fruits, spice, floral notes, refined structure, velvety tannins, long finish.

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.