Vérité La Joie 2002
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BN#170979 |
| Category | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec |
| Region | California : Sonoma County |
| Producer | Vérité |
| See more | Great California Wines |
Vérité
A blend comprised primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon that is articulate and powerful, LaJoie expresses the richness and depth of a Pauillac-style wine. It begins with a deep ruby/purple color. The nose offers layers of boysenberries, violet perfume, faint cedar notes and spice box. Its silky tannins coat the palate elegantly and unleash wave upon wave of dark cherry, cinnamon and licorice. A subtle oak presence is noted as well as surprisingly supple tannins for such a powerful architecture.
Wine Advocate
The full-bodied, classically-styled, Bordeaux-like 2002 La JoieÕs (64.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28.5% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, and .3% Malbec) deep ruby/purple color is followed by gorgeous aromas of black truffles, scorched earth, tobacco leaves, blackberry and cassis liqueur, and notions of minerals as well as acacia flowers. This stunning red can be drunk in 2-3 years, or cellared for two decades.
Score: 98. —Robert Parker, February 2005.Customers who purchased this item also bought:
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