Visual aspect: deep ruby-red colour, quite dense. Nose: fine and elegant, with roasted and smoked notes. Blond tobacco, red fruits (cranberries). Palate: very pure first taste, with red fruits and caramel. With a beautiful material, fine tannins, fruits and flowers (old rose), powerfulness. Match with food: Black Angus prime rib of beef. Comments: a beautiful Bandol expressive of the terroir. To decant.