Very tight on the nose with briary, white pepper and leather, initially lacking a little joie-de-vivre. But it blossoms after five minutes in the glass, becoming quite floral with rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied, spicy and peppery with pert acidity on the cherry-tinged, peppery finish. Very elegant and feminine. Drink now-2015. Tasted January 2008.