The preceding winter was unusually dry, with frosty nights and clear days. The rain instead came in spring, and the luxuriantly growing vines benefited from the greenhouse effect. The indicators were of a hot dry summer, although only a serious burst of heat was experienced in mid January and again at the end of February; otherwise it was a mild summer, which had a significant delaying effect on the ripening process.

Aromatic blackberries and plums with anise, black pepper, tar and ferns.

Rich and concentrated, the palate shows fruit, spice, velvety tannins and excellent structure and length.

Very deep crimson in colour.

Aged rib eye of beef simply grilled or pan-roasted with parsnip mash and a sticky reduced red wine and shallot glaze.

An early onset of autumn caused a late harvest, with average yields, good to exceptional quality and intense flavour in the grapes.