Verite, Desir Vintage:2008 5 ha of vines planted

5 ha of vines planted in 1949)

with peppery and spicy dark plum fruits and a grainy finish

some of the baby fat has begun to melt away

with excellent clarity to its pear and orange flavors

There is a lot of gas that may very well be accentuating the sense of bitterness as the underlying tannins do seem to be sufficiently ripe

Verite, Desir Vintage:2008 5 ha of vines plantedThe 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