The 2018 Vérité La Muse is a blend of 90% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec, the 2018 La Muse was matured for 16 months in 100% new French oak barrels. The wine has a medium to deep garnet purple colour and opens with a powerful perfume of cherry pie, blackberry jam and baked plums. This is complemented by nuances of red roses, undergrowth and unsmoked cigars, along with subtle hints of licorice and tea. On the palate, the 2018 Vérité La Muse is a 1.5 liter magnum bottle in a wooden box. A collector’s item for a 100/100 points wine. Medium to full-bodied, with layers of black fruits and exotic spices elegantly unfolding. The structure is characterized by velvety tannins and a refreshing, seamless balance, leading to an epically long and intoxicatingly fragrant finish. The intensity and complexity of the aromas and flavors – all in a mesmerizingly harmonious dance – are nothing short of astonishing. Insane