Color: deep garnet with tawny highlights. Nose: beautifully complex, with ripe black fruits (blackberry, cassis, black cherry and stewed plum), sweet spices (black pepper, liquorice and clove), garrigue, thyme and rosemary. Palate: broad, generous and concentrated, supported by silky tannins. The finish is long, harmonious and persistent, marked by notes of liquorice, pepper and garrigue. Pairing: tajine. Comment: beautiful maturity combined with superb balance.