Visual aspect: red, deep dark purple, brilliant. Nose: very complex, red peony, liquorice, cinnamon, spices, violet, blackberry, bay. Palate: freshness, minerality, pleasant, red fruit and spices, fine truffle, bright tobacco, pink and white pepper, scrublands, good balance. Match with food: bull stew with anchovies, grenaille potatoes from the Île de Ré. Comments: must be decanted. A favourite, magnificent treat, well done! With race, refined, subtle and pleasant. The wine will set your toes tingling.
