• deep garnet

• Young wine – strawberry, raspberry, plum, green bell pepper, black cherry, gravel, tobacco
• Mature wine* – forest floor, cedar, cinnamon, leather

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

• 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

Main Regions**:

• Bordeaux – structured, firmer tannins, black fruit and cedar notes, excellent ageing potential
• Loire Valley – fresh, crunchy red fruit, vegetal notes (bell pepper, herbs)
• South West – more rustic expression, pronounced structure, spicy and earthy nuances

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