Colour: Orange-brown. Nose: Lively on the nose at first, but reveals notes of candied fruit after aeration. Palate: Well-blended tannins, with a slight taste of saffron. Food Pairing suggestions: Richly prepared cuisine such as game and foie gras, cheese plates with Roquefort, walnuts and figs, desserts of prunes, chocolate, ice- cream or crème fraîche, mousses and crème brûlée.