Visual aspect: deep garnet-red, translucent and brilliant. Nose: red and black ripe fruits. Melted élevage. Nose that calls for tasting. Palate: pure first taste with melted tannins. Round palate with powerful aromas of black fruits, underlined by spicy aromas, provided by a well mastered élevage. Match with food: grilled meat. Comments: a fine wine, of pleasant powergulness for the summer meals shared with friends.