Deep, nearly opaque ruby colour. Dry on the palate, juicy and compact. Structured, with a firm tannin grip that might be easily ascribed to some other Bordeaux variety, and a fine degree of acidity that picks up the wine.
Color
deep, nearly opaque ruby color
Nose
the nose is ripe, dramatic, reminiscent of dark fruit, ripe red fruit, coffee, liquorice; while also spicy, somewhat smoky, hinting of dry plums and oak
Taste
dry on the palate, juicy and compact; structured, with a firm tannin grip that might be easily ascribed to some other Bordeaux variety, and a fine degree of acidity that picks up the wine