Dark ruby core and a lighter rim. Pure and complex nose that sits between youthful and ripe fruit and an approaching maturity, spice and leathery profile, notes of kirsch, sweet plum cassis, pepper, garrigue, tobacco leaf and a gentle hint of oak. The palate shows high concentration and volume, yet a modest extraction, good richness of silky tannin adds a good grip and freshness, gorgeous sweet and spicy fruit with black pepper, leather, aromatic herbs, smoked meat, complex and lingering finish with remarkable persistency.