98 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Not far behind, the Merlot-dominated 2017 La Muse offers a big, rich nose of chocolate-covered black cherries, espresso, damp earth, and leafy herbs that gains more bass notes and richness with time in the glass. It tastes like a great Pomerol from La Conseillante. Full-bodied, it has an incredible sense of elegance and purity, plenty of mid-palate stuffing, and a great, great finish. Made from 100% Merlot (this is the first time this cuvée has been all Merlot), it’s another incredible wine from this estate that has the flesh and texture to shine today yet the freshness, purity, and balance to evolve for 30 years or more. Drink: 2020-2050. (5/21/20)"
98 points James Suckling: "Soft, fine-grained tannins with spice, berries and iron. Leaves and mushrooms, too. Such purity. Medium to full body, lovely fruit flavors and a long, delicious finish. It’s fine, elegant and refined. Super finish. Beautiful structure. Energetic. 100 percent merlot for the first time. Drinkable now, but better in 2022. (4/12/21)"
96 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2017 La Muse is 100% Merlot for the first time. In this vintage, La Muse stands out for its freshness, energy and red-toned fruit. It will be interesting to see if the 2017 represents a longer-term shift. To be sure, the 2017 is aromatically deep, beautifully persistent and just impeccable in its balance. I liked it more than the 2016. Drink: 2025-2037. (Apr 2020)"
Product SKU | 339307 |
Producer | Vérité |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
SubRegion | Sonoma County |
Varietal | Merlot |
Vintage | 2017 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
Blend | 100% Merlot |
ABV | 14.2% |
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