Château Saint-Jacques d'Albas
Visual aspect: black, brilliant, dense, intense, deep. Nose: rich, black olive compote, garigue, blackcurrant, blackberry, slightly roasted. Palate: complex at first taste, freshness. Mint, blackcurrant, Morello cherry, slightly liquorice-flavoured, violet, wild blackberry, salty. The palate resembles the nose. Refined, harmonious and fresh. Typical of the appellation. Match with food: duck fillet with white-fleshed peaches; sheep cheese like Ossau Iraty with black cherry jam. Comments: ready to enjoy.