Color: ruby with a light purplish-red rim. Nose: refined, with Morello cherry, plum, and blueberry aromas, supported by generous spice, fine oak, cedar, and dried herbs. Palate: concentrated, with tight yet silky tannins and very fresh acidity that brings great tension. The mid-palate is dense and elegant, centered on ripe red cherries. Long and intense finish. Pairing: lamb chop with thyme jus and confit garlic. Comment: an excellent concentration of flavors and lovely freshness.