Red fruits, spice, licorice, soft, elegant tannins, pure aromas of “garrigue”, local herbs, kirsch, fig, cassis, stewed blackberries, black olive tapenade, leather & tobacco. Marries well w/ Barbequed pork, Provencal beef stew, beef ribs w/pepper, or a more casual occasion of gourmet pizza. This wine is delicious w/chantel or comté cheese, or an aperitif served w/charcuterie.