2015 Vérité Vertical Case: La Joie, La Muse, Le Désir

Verite Le Desir: A blend of 64 Cabernet Franc, 27 Merlot, 5 Cabernet Sauvignon and 4 Malbec, the very deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Le Désir is a little reticent at this very youthful stage, offering glimpses at dusty soil, iron ore, black truffles and salami notes over a core of red currant jelly, black raspberries, blackberries and star anise plus a waft of roses. Medium-bodied, very firm and very elegant yet incredibly intense in the mouth, it delivers loads of red fruit and earthy layers, finishing with great length and depth. 2,500 cases produced.