Bordeaux, France - 14.5% abv
 
Deep garnet-purple in color. It has a nose of dried herbs, baked blackberries, and dried mulberries, plus suggestions of blackcurrant pastilles and black olives. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers herb-tinged black fruits, with a chewy texture and a firm finish.
 
Pairs well with rich, classic meat dishes, particularly red meats like beef and lamb. It also complements game like duck, venison, and pheasant, as well as dishes with strong flavors like mushrooms and truffles.