2010 La Joie

Verite

92Average Score

California / United States

Red

With the lowest alcohol (14%), the 2010 La Joie is composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Copious aromas of incense, unsmoked cigar tobacco, Christmas fruitcake, cedar, underbrush, black currants and a hint of espresso roast emerge from this medium to full-bodied, rich, concentrated red. It needs 4-5 years of cellaring and should keep well for 2 to 3 decades. Dec 2013, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 92/100

Mags	-	0 Immediate \| 1 Marketplace		£449.00
3x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 1 Marketplace		£672.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 92/100

About The Producer

The producer

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Before heading out to California, Pierre Seillan had worked in vineyards all over France, spending two decades in Bordeaux. Attuned to the tried-and-tested methods of Medoc winemaking, Pierre is someone who knows the Bordeaux terroir like the back of his hand.

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Product Details

Country

United States

Region

California

Sub-region

Sonoma Coast

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window