Ruby in colour, shading towards the darker tones of magenta & purple, Its bouquet is redolent of animal, spice notes, underbrush, & prune, evolving with age towards musk, leather, fur & mushroom.
When young, its aromas suggest rose, violet & fresh cherry. On the palate, there is heightened attack & an agreeable balance between supple tannins & fully-rounded flavor. The dense texture & tight grain of these wines fully open after 4-5 years in the cellar.
Wines so powerful & full demand to be matched with dishes of the same calibr. Virile, four-sided tannins cry out for roast lamb, rib steak, or joints of game. Autumn & winter dishes in the right setting match the profound & meaty personality of these great wines: braised beef or pork, for example, or any other good red meat. Fine, whole-milk, soft-centred cheeses will also do them proud. (www.tastingbook.com 98 Pts)
Beautiful wine, elegant and well structured. long finish. perhaps not as expressive as one would expect from a Jayer. (Cellar Tracker, 94 Pts)
