Visual aspect: a ruby, garnet-red hue, showing development, marvellous depth and some coppery-coloured tinges. Nose: superb, on aromas of Merlot, delicate, elegant fragrances, smoky tea, coffee, roasted scents, marvellous complexity and a touch of truffle. Palate: supple, round and velvety-smooth on the first taste, delicate, eloquent expression, on flavours of sweet spices, juniper and mint. Match with food: rack of lamb, pigeon. Comments: admirable consistency between this wine's aromas and its flavours, sensations on the palate.