Deep red colour, purple tints. Chocolate and red berry aromas with a vanilla tinge. Also a trace of mint. It's medium to full-bodied and has a fleshy density on the palate. The palate is long and lingering, the tannins tight and firm - but not too firm. The acidity is quite pointed. A very good wine, loaded with fruit and charm. And very cellarable. But I wonder if the acid wasn't a tad over-adjusted.