Visual aspect: medium intensity, purplish tinges. Nose: powerfulness and intensity, notes of liquorice, mentholated. Very ripe red fruits. Palate: pure first taste. Full palate, elegant, solid. Fine tannins. Fresh and crisp finish. Match with food: prime rib of beef, oven-baked potatoe with marrow; stew with olives; Saint-Nectaire cheese. Comments: strength and elegance.