Visual aspect: deep, garnet-red tinges, tears. Nose: aromatic density, spices, pine forest, scrubland. Palate: fresh first taste, powerful. Mentholated aftertaste. Tannic aftertaste, astringency, beautiful material. Match with food: stew from Avignon; bull's gardiane. Comments: to decant before serving. Fullness, silky tannins. At its bery best but good ageing potential.
