Colour: An intense violet, almost black.

Nose: Very intense, revealing red and black fruit aromas mingled with fresh oak.

Palate: The attack is round and powerful, the mid-palate full and fruit-driven, with attractive concentration on supple, lingering tannins. The return on the palate, on oaky notes, gives this wine an extraordinary finish.

Rib-eye steak in red wine sauce, breaded veal cutlet, roast leg of lamb, Basque-style chicken.