Verite, Desir Vintage:2008 the wine is polished

the wine is polished

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

silky tannins provide the backdrop as the 2001 opens up in the glass

This is close to its peak

Verite, Desir Vintage:2008 the wine is polishedThe 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