Visual aspect: fairly deep garnet, tile reflections. Nose: sweet spices, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, liquorice wood, black fruit, blackberries. Palate: sweet, generous, fleshy, quite dense, with silky and velvety tannins. A sweet and spicy finish. Match with food: jugged hare, haunch of venison. Comments: red wine complete in all its fullness.