Visual aspect: dark garnet-red, beautiful intensity. Raspberry tinges. Nose: flattering, elegant. Notes of black fruits and roasting, slightly vanilla-scented. A light woodiness appears after swirling. Palate: pure, moreish, fine. Marked but fine tannins. Woodiness with a lovely fruitiness. Magnificent finish. Match with food: boned pigeon and its cooking juice. Comments: a wonderful Saint-Emilion.