Verite La Joie - 2001 (750ml) Anderson Valley It is sure to please

It is sure to please both connoisseurs and neophytes

the 1990 Montrose is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon

This is relatively refined in the context of what is typically a robust appellation thanks to the very fine grain of the supporting structure

Slightly reduced but extremely complex aromas of black raspberry

and it is less opulent than previous bottles

Verite La Joie - 2001 (750ml) Anderson Valley It is sure to pleaseThe 2001 La Joie (71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc) remains a backward, youthful wine revealing an inky purple color as well as notes of graphite, licorice, creme de cassis, truffles and new saddle leather. It has fabulous fruit on the attack and mid palate, a massive, concentrated, tannic mouthfeel and a long finish. Even younger than La Muse, it needs another decade of cellaring and should age for 40 50 years thereafter.