Tasting done in October 2006
Purple colour, slight hint of amber.
Smoky on the nose, with a note of iodine and a mineral touch (rock warmed by the sun).
Aromatic on the palate, with an acidulous note of cherry, noticeable tannins mellowed with lingering freshness.
Tasting done in October 2006
Deep garnet colour.
Smoky and mineral on the nose, with a vegetal note (warm earth).
Small red fruit on the palate with an acidulous note which lends it youth and charm.
Tasting done in October 2006
Dense garnet colour.
Crystallized black fruit on the nose, notes of balsamic (resinous, scrub), liquorice (Zan violet – a violet and liquorice-flavoured French sweet) and spices (black pepper).
Robust and vinous on the palate, developing to liquorice freshness with a certain firmness. On the finish, the length is quite intense.
Tasting done by Bruno Lacoste in November 2009
Dark-red colour with garnet hues.
Exuberating notes of candied strawberry and liquorice flavours.
The palate is highlighted by warm and sumptuous tannins.
A long finish framed by a very intense aromatic bouquet.