Pretty dark ruby, looking full and dense. Only slight clearing around the rim. Really beautiful and enticing 'Bourgogne Nose' that emphasized black fruit, barnyard aromas and forest undergrowth with some gamey, raw meat tones. Full, rich and vibrant on the palate. Sweet, concentrated fruit over a robust backbone of winyness and acidity.
Some tannins are still noticeable.
A bit rustic and perhaps not the prime candidate for prize-winning finesse, this wine is nevertheless mouthfilling and very tasty. Stood up like a man to the multi-flavored Chinese food. Quite short but pleasantly fruity aftertaste. Concentrated fruit, measured acidity and soft tannins make this a very well structured and balanced wine. Furthermore, it has at least a few more years to live on the optimal maturity plateau.