A background hint of reduction doesn't materially detract from the otherwise broad-ranging nose that features notes of red currant, rose petal, lavender and Asian-style tea. Like the Fuées the focused and powerful flavors possess a relatively sleek mouth feel before culminating in a well-balanced and long finale where a hint of bitter cherry appears. This isn't super dense but it still has the stuffing to amply reward mid-term cellaring.

Moderately saturated medium red. Perfumed, soil-driven aromas of strawberry, raspberry and dried rose. Plush, savory and quite dry, displaying very good energy and a light touch. A distinctly red fruit version of Bonnes-Mares with intriguing complexity. The slowly building, very long finish features a broad dusting of tannins.