Colour: A deep crimson red colour

Nose: The nose shows damsons and plums and is quite floral with violet undertones.

Palate: Exuberant fruit and age-worthy restraint go hand in hand; cornucopia of violets, damson, black olive and toasty oak. Less flamboyant than some of its forebears, maybe, but still with plenty of matière and an impressively structured finish.

Perfect with roasted and grilled meats, spicy Mediterranean dishes, casseroles and mature hard cheeses.