Deep ruby red. Aromas of ripe dark berries and black pepper. Dense ripe black fruit, vanilla and sweet wood spice with a firm structure, velvety tannins and a long finish. Excellent with bifteck au poivre, boeuf Bourguignon, richly flavoured casseroles, grilled beef, roast lamb, venison, duck, quail and dishes served with a generous sprinkling of fresh cracked black pepper.