Visual aspect: a beautiful, vivid crimson hue. Nose: powerful aromas, scents of black fruit mingled with a touch of vanilla, cherries in alcohol, virginia tobacco and white pepper. Palate: roundness, richness, fullness and a hint of leather, the tannin is quite perceptible but maturing. Match with food: coq au vin. Comments: it has the potential to become a fine laying-down wine.
