Nose
You can find the distinct fragrance of licorice and violets
Palate
The most extraordinary feature is its texture—unbelievably lush and velvety. There’s an insane concentrated core of fruit—black fruit, of course, with a complement of exotic wild berries—blackberries, black currants, bramble berries, berries that one smears on one’s face, rehearsing a scene from Lord of the Flies. But superimposed on the berry note is an almost tropical fruit character. Southwest France becomes the South Pacific with subtle suggestions of mango, guava.
Food Pairing
Toulouse-Style Cassoulet, Saucisse de Toulouse (or any fresh, fatty pork sausage), Merguez Sausage, Braised Venison with Bacon, Chestnut and Wild Mushroom Sauce, Pork Tenderloin Marinated in Hoisin, Beef Short Ribs with Mole, Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Korean BBQ Ribs, Roasted Pigeon with Red Wine Jus, Berber Cous-Cous with Moroccan Spices, Rice Piaf (couldn't resist).
