Visual aspect: clear, deep ruby-red colour with strong legs. Nose: clean. Shows black currant and dark cherry, mint, liquorice, tobacco, cloves, earth, toasty aromas. Palate: good acidity, soft tannins. Black cherries, mint, liquorice, cloves and toastiness. Also tea leaves and plums. Pleasant finish. Match with food: beef tenderloin smoked on cherry wood; roasted ox tongue. Comments: a beautiful aromatic range.