Visual aspect: black, dense, deep, brilliant. Nose: rich, fine, subtle, deep, vanilla, fine leather, blackberry jam, blackcurrant, tobacco, spices. Palate: generous, ample, moreish, spicy. Mature, dense, harmonious, well-balanced wine. Finish on jammy black fruit. Match with food: veal kidneys flambéed with Cognac deglazed with balsamic vinegar. Comments: pleasure and delicacy, typical of the AOC.