Visual aspect: dark ruby-red hue, brilliant and translucent with purplish tinges. Nose: open, fresh and velvety. Fruity and smoke scents. Palate: broad, firm and silky tannins. lovely material, fleshy and coating palate. Very well balanced, smooth, moreish and remaining light. Good aromatic persistency. Fruity and spicy finish. Match with food: pigeon in a pastry case. Comments: a very beautiful Saint-Emilion.