Visual aspect: dark purple, very brilliant, dense, magnificent hue. Nose: very aromatic, floral, spicy. Red peony, mentholated, cocoa, fine and subtle. Palate: fresh at first taste, beautiful acidity; redcurrant, mint and blackcurrant; volcanic, mineral, chalky, mint tea, blackcurrant and garigue. Full-bodied and fine, very harmonious. Match with food: pigeon stuffed with crayfish and a crème brûlée of peas. Comments: a beautiful wine, to decant. Haute couture and pleasure.