• ruby

• Young wine – cherry, plum, raspberry, fig, anise, violet, leather, bay leaf
• Mature wine* – forest floor, caramel, cedar, incense, chocolate, truffle

• Body: light to medium
• Tannins: medium
• Acidity: medium
• Alcohol: moderate to high

• ruby (violet highlights)

• Young wine – cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, black pepper, sage, liquorice, leather, tobacco
• Mature wine* – clove, espresso, cardamom, vanilla

• Body: medium to full-bodied
• Tannins: medium to high
• Acidity: medium to high
• Alcohol: moderate to high

Main Regions**:

• Bordeaux – supple and rounded, ripe fruit, subtle oak influence, age-worthy blends
• Provence – lighter, supple, fruity, often blended for freshness
• South West – more rustic, full-structured, with spicy and earthy notes
• Languedoc-Roussillon – generous, sun-ripened, concentrated, with rich fruit expression

• Rhône Valley – powerful and elegant, often spicy and warm
• Provence / Corsica – Mediterranean charm with notes of garrigue
• South West – more rustic character with a pronounced tannic structure
• Languedoc-Roussillon – fruitier, spicier, supple or concentrated depending on the terroir