Visual aspect: deep garnet-red hue. Nose: concentrated. Aromas of jammy red friuts, prunes. Empyreumatic, smoky, spicy, leather, cocoa. Palate: pure and fat taste, velvety palate. Lovely fine and silky tannins. Beautiful aftertaste wih aromas of fruit compote. Match with food: roast pigeon with ceps. Comments: the aromatic background and pleasure of a grand Bandol.