Visual aspect: very dark, black. Purple tinges. Brilliant. Nose: very open; flint, black fruits. Very fine second nose, grilled walnut, toasty; candied blackberry. Palate: complex first taste, velvety tannins, freshness. Long retro-olfaction with cocoa, toastiness, very ripe fruits. Match with food: red meat with mushroom sauce. Comments: a great concentration, a top-notch elevage. Balanced and a good ageing potential.
