Verite Le Désir, dominant Cabernet Franc from California. Deep ruby, with complex notes of blackcurrant and spices. Full-bodied and elegant, aged in barrique. Perfect with red meats and aged cheeses.
USA - Sonoma County, California Dry Red Wine Cabernet Franc (dominant), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
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Colour
Deep ruby red, tending to garnet with age.
Bouquet
Complex, with notes of blackcurrant, violet, graphite, tobacco, bell pepper, and sweet spices.
Taste
Full-bodied, elegant and structured, with refined tannins and a long, persistent finish. Balanced and profound.
Alcohol content
14.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large Bordeaux glass or structured red wine glass.
Pairings
Roasted red meats, game, aged cheeses, truffle-based dishes.
Refinement
Approximately 18-20 months in new French oak barriques.
Vinification
Fermentation in steel/concrete, malolactic fermentation in barrique, followed by prolonged aging.