Dark ruby red, solid with vibrant reflections. Dense with ripe fruit scents of blackberry and plum. Warm and rich, feminine, round taste, yet good acidity. Alcoholic fermentation for 6-7 days in rotofermenters at controlled temperature, malolactic fermentation in oak. Entirely in new, medium toasted French oak for 16-18 months. Transferred to stainless steal vats for 6 months before bottling, aging in bottles for another 3 months.