Verite, Desir Vintage:2008 the fruit slightly darker than

the fruit slightly darker than its peers

Neither the 1995 nor 1996 performed as well as they had in the past

all in a deep

sappy and penetrating finish

This expression shows great power and substance with 20 to 30% new oak

Verite, Desir Vintage:2008 the fruit slightly darker thanThe 2006 Le Desir, a blend of 49% Cabernet Franc, 41% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Malbec, is offering a fine balance of concentrated fruit and mature savoriness. It has a deep garnet color and singular aromas of Morello cherries, mint chocolate, coffee grounds, aniseed and black truffles. The palate is still muscular, with gently chewy tannins, fresh acidity, intense fruits and complex savory layers on the finish. It will continue to evolve