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2006 Vérité, La Muse, Sonoma County, California, USA

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Merlot (86%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Malbec (4%)
Ready - at best (Drink 2013 - 2033)
Robert Parker
92/100
Erin Brooks
96/100
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2006 Vérité, La Muse, Sonoma County, California, USA

Description

Robert Parker has been quoted as saying that the wines of Vérité can compete with the best of Bordeaux when tasting a vertical of La Muse; “Not just ‘like Pétrus’ but a great vintage of Pétrus’.” Gorgeous, dark, layered fruit within a broad structured frame. Balances weight, power and freshness very well and develops meaty animal hints alongside the dark blackcurrant fruit. At 15 years old, the tannins are super fine, and the length across the palate is remarkable. A real treat, drink now and over the coming 15 years.

Martyn Rolph, Head of Buying, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2006
Alcohol % 14%
Maturity Ready - at best (2013 - 2033)
Grape List Merlot (86%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Malbec (4%)
Body Full Bodied
Producer Vérité Winery

Critics reviews

Robert Parker 92/100

Composed of 86% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec from Chalk Hill, Bennett Valley, Knights Valley and Alexander Mountain Estate vineyards, the 2006 is a chunkier, more monolithic, deeply colored La Muse. It is capable of saturating the palate with full body in addition to revealing more tannin, structure and foresty, meaty, animal-like notes as well as a distinctive truffle-like component.

Drink 2011 - 2031
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (May 2011)
Erin Brooks 96/100

The 2006 La Muse is in the prime of its life and at an ideal stage for drinking. A blend of 86% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec, it has soaring, complex aromas of dried red and black cherries, black truffles, dried sage and old leather, plus wafts of dried roses and mint. The medium to full-bodied palate is beginning to soften gently, its rounder tannins and acidity complementing its arresting layers of truffle and savoury maturity. It will continue to hold in the cellar over the next decade.

Drink 2022 - 2032
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (Jul 2022)

About this wine

Sonoma County

Sonoma County

Sonoma County is a cornerstone of California winemaking—a region where diversity and heritage converge. Its sweeping valleys and coastal slopes create a tapestry of microclimates and soils, producing wines of elegance and individuality. Here, sustainability and craftsmanship are not mere ideals, but enduring traditions that shape bottles that speak with clarity of their origin.

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