Visual aspect: a vivid, deep ruby-red hue with garnet-red tints. Nose: quite powerful on aromas of fresh figs, dried prunes, mild tobacco, leather, smoky hints and blackcurrant-flavoured sugar. Palate: pure on the first taste, well-balanced acidity. The body has good, virile structure, plentiful, tightly-knit tannin. The finish is long. Match with food: rare roast beef, served with potatoes. Comments: a wine of character with consistency in taste and superb grape variety expression.
