Visual aspect: dark garnet-red, limpid, brilliant hue, colourful and fine tears. Nose: expressive first nose, spicy, woody. Second nose with white pepper, ripe and crystallized fruits, chocolate. Palate: supple at first taste, with aromas of fruits and spices. Powerfulness and structure, present tannins. Spicy finish. Match with food: very spicy chili con carne. Comments: ready to drink but with an interesting ageing potential.