Verite, Desir Vintage:2008 a mixture of Mediterranean and

a mixture of Mediterranean and Atlantic characters

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

Sweet mossy nose

The palate is well balanced with slightly firm tannin

blackberry tart

Verite, Desir Vintage:2008 a mixture of Mediterranean andThe 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