Visual aspect: deep ruby-red colour, black shades. Beautiful brilliance. Nose: black fruit, spice. Complex, frank. Finish with green peppercorn aromas. Palate: frank first taste, nice maturity and material. Rich finish, coated tannins, smoothness. Match with food: tournedos and melting potatoes. Comments: good balance and beautiful personnality for this wine. Very successful blend. Very well-made for this vintage.