Visual aspect: clear and very brilliant. Nose: pleasant intensity. Elegant, welcoming and charming nose. Encourages further tasting. Sandal wood, prune, candied fruits, leather. Palate: enchanting palate, a symphony of flavours with a wide range of candied fruits (quince, currants), honey, spices, dried apricot, cigar box, rancio. In good balance with the nose. Lovely finish, beautiful length. Gourmet pairings: foie gras on toast with grilled hazelnuts. Comments: beautiful grand style carafe.