Visual aspect: a beautiful brick-red hue.  
Nose: complex and elegant, revealing a hint of mushroom.  Toasted, spicy scents and a hint of undergrowth.  
Palate: fine, silky tannin, absolutely delicate.  A fabulous finish on cherry in eau de vie.  
Match with food: Tournedos Rossini, pigeon caramelized with spices.  
Comments: ready to pour now, beautiful elegance, a tremendous success in this vintage.  Gold medal at the IWSC, Best of Class.