Verite • Sonoma County, California
La Muse is Vérité’s Merlot‑led, Pomerol‑inspired red from eastern Sonoma County, a lavish yet finely structured blend of…La Muse is Vérité’s Merlot‑led, Pomerol‑inspired red from eastern Sonoma County, a lavish yet finely structured blend of Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Malbec drawn from tiny “micro‑crus” across sites like Chalk Hill, Bennett Valley, and Al…Learn More »
$425
/750ml
2015 Retail Average
96
/100
2015 Pro Rating
Deep, dark fruit pours from the glass in waves—plum, blackcurrant and ripe cherry layered with mocha, licorice and a touch of savory olive and earth—making 2015 Vérité La Muse feel both hedonistic and finely tuned. The palate is plush and concentrated yet surprisingly lifted, with silken tannins carrying all that generous Merlot richness into a long, spicy, chocolate-tinged finish that shows why this vintage is so highly regarded.
Dry-aged ribeye with herb butter, duck breast with cherry reduction, wild mushroom risotto
La Muse is Vérité’s Merlot‑led, Pomerol‑inspired red from eastern Sonoma County, a lavish yet finely structured blend of Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Malbec drawn from tiny “micro‑crus” across sites like Chalk Hill, Bennett Valley, and Alexander Mountain Estate. Known for its deep violet color, opulent black and red fruit, floral and spice perfume, and plush but firmly sculpted tannins, it marries Californian richness to an Old World sense of poise and age‑worthiness, often achieving benchmark critical scores and evolving gracefully for decad…