Vérité

La Joie Sonoma County Red Blend

9.211 ratings
9.05 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Top Notes For
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Love 11 more than 13

Love 11 more than 13

Nov 16th, 2019
LM Segal

I can't say I wasn't disappointed when we found the '11s presented at Vérité. These were said to be the least impressive of a long line of blockbusters before and after. The Cab dominated blend was awkward to start, but over 2 hours rallied to properly represent the house. Blind against any lesser wine, I think most would guess this a 1st growth from a lesser year. But having previously tasted the best years of this blend, I know it's far from Seillan's brilliant best. Not much on the nose, but dry and nicely articulated, even complex. I sense it will improve for a decade or so, but not nearly as long as the great years - the fruit concentration just isn't there to sustain the tannins. At a place like Vérité, even a lesser tasting is a learning opportunity...

I can't say I wasn't disappointed when we found the '11s presented at Vérité. These were said to be the least impressive of a long line of blockbusters before and after. The Cab dominated blend was awkward to start, but over 2 hours rallied to properly represent the house. Blind against any lesser wine, I think most would guess this a 1st growth from a lesser year. But having previously tasted the best years of this blend, I know it's far from Seillan's brilliant best. Not much on the nose, but dry and nicely articulated, even complex. I sense it will improve for a decade or so, but not nearly as long as the great years - the fruit concentration just isn't there to sustain the tannins. At a place like Vérité, even a lesser tasting is a learning opportunity...

1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2015
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2011 vintage. Excellent nose. Medium body and exacting finish. A deal afoot (along with oodles of other CA 2011 vintage cab concerns) but still a bit too pricey for the QPR. 06.11.25.

2011 vintage. Excellent nose. Medium body and exacting finish. A deal afoot (along with oodles of other CA 2011 vintage cab concerns) but still a bit too pricey for the QPR. 06.11.25.

Jun 11th, 2025
Steve Haro

Ok, bear with me here: tobacco and blue corn enchiladas and Indian spice show strong on the nose. The tannins are a little strong on the palette and the acid is a bit much, but then a strawberry shortcake and mushroom wet earth notes dominate. The finish is blackberry and acid and long.

Ok, bear with me here: tobacco and blue corn enchiladas and Indian spice show strong on the nose. The tannins are a little strong on the palette and the acid is a bit much, but then a strawberry shortcake and mushroom wet earth notes dominate. The finish is blackberry and acid and long.

Jul 24th, 2015
dk bowman

Focused in glass, subtle wood and faint briar/black berry; cedar, cherry; presents like left bank, though more generous in its youth; 74% CS, 10% CF, 7% MR, 3% MB

Focused in glass, subtle wood and faint briar/black berry; cedar, cherry; presents like left bank, though more generous in its youth; 74% CS, 10% CF, 7% MR, 3% MB

Nov 18th, 2014
Nick Benz

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Dec 11th, 2015
Yianni Stone

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Aug 17th, 2015
Pedro Rusk

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9.5

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May 7th, 2015
Kirk Paulsen

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Apr 29th, 2017
Justin Sun

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Justin had this 10 years ago

Aug 20th, 2015