In Bond Fine Wine. 2014 Verite La Joie, Sonoma County, California, USA. Red usa-california in 3x75cl. Top critic score: 97/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2018–2048. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Robert Parker (RP) — 97/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 28/10/2016 · Drink 2018-2048
The 2014 La Joie has a spicy black purple color and a big, sweet kiss of camphor, black truffle, pen ink, blackcurrants and unsmoked cigar tobacco, followed by layers of fruit and glycerin in an opulent, beautifully savory, pure and multidimensional wine. The final blend Seillan produced in 2014 was 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. This is a compellingly…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 97/100 · Vinous, 01/03/2017 · Drink 2020-2034
The 2014 La Joie exudes freshness, energy and intensity. Black cherry, plum, licorice, lavender espresso and expressive spiced notes are all beautifully delineated in the glass. Raspberry jam, wild flowers, mint and gently spiced notes are laced into the super-expressive, silky finish. A final kick of Cabernet Sauvignon intensity adds lift in the 2014 La Joie, V'rit''s Cabernet Sauvignon-based bl…