A good integration of peppery vanilla aromas from the oak and the ripe blackcurrent characteristics of the fruit give a hint of what to expect from the palate. A medium- to full-bodied structure with an unmistakable cabernet-fruit character of blackberries and cassis make this wine elegant but with enough “power†to last well. The tannins are ripe and soft. Pepperiness follows through from the nose and the finish is long and pleasantly fruity.
A pot roast or hearty ragout would be the ideal partner.