Dense black as night core with a bright dark purple hue. Fresh black cherry and liquorice scents sail out of the glass followed by some dark raspberry, provincial herb, earth and pepper notes. Medium to full bodied rich dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits are underpinned by bright acidity which lends some freshness to the finish. Also evident are notions of herbs du Provence, subtle scorched earth and light pepper. Faintly chewy but otherwise well integrated tannins with a fresh medium length finish.