Deep garnet red, colour with purple glints. Complex and very subtle nose enhanced bu varietal notes - violet, blackcurrant, liquorice - and spices - black pepper, clove. Rich and straightforward attack, full-bodied evolution with silky and harmonious tannins. Mineral and smoked finish.
Wine to lay down until its apogee and to uncork over great classical dishes of local gastronomy such as bécasse à la royale (stuffed woodcock) "seven-hour" leg of lamb, marrowbone with cardoon, pigeon stuffed with foie gras and black truffles ...
