Visual aspect: deep red colour, purplish. Ruby-red tinges. Nose: delicious, spicy, liquorice-scented. Jammy ripe fruits (cherry). Nice nose ; good balance. Palate: spicy with floral side. Good balance, fresh body, finesse and elegance. Match with food: leg of lamb cooked 7 hours. Comments: a wine with a good ageing potential, to decant.