2006 Vérité, Le Désir, Sonoma County, California, USA Size:75cl vinified entirely in stainless steel

vinified entirely in stainless steel to protect that character

although the finish just needs more flesh and body since it seems to attenuate

Despite the charming style of its fruit

full of malted fruit

Philip Moulin

2006 Vérité, Le Désir, Sonoma County, California, USA Size:75cl vinified entirely in stainless steelComposed of 49% Cabernet Franc, 41% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, this is one of the more monolithic Le Desirs produced. Although an outstanding effort, in the company of some of the great vintages, it comes across as a one trick pony. Though there is plenty of fruit and body as well as good size, power and an aging potential of 10 15 years, it lacks charm and complexity at this stage of its evolution. Robert Parker 90 100