Pale ruby. Pronounced nose with dried red cherry, bit of mint, barnyard, darkish florals, and slightly honeyed and caramelised. Tannins completely rounded, with some acids, sour cherry, brine, barnyard, and mint, then liquorice at the back. Quite a long finish. Interesting how this wine managed to hold its own over 50 years

Medium ruby, and some pinkish violet hue. Ripe fruited aromas, and very inky velvety feel, as well as dark florals. Quite a punch on the palate, with ripe cranberries, barnyard, and cloves. Long, fairly complex finish. Great wine!

Deep ruby. Rustic barnyard aromas, with hay, as well as ripe redcurrants, toasted spices and coffee. Still strong tannins, and tight at the start, but with breathing starts to exhibit ripe redcherry and cranberry flavours, whilst having pepper and cloves, then toast, and coffee. Moderate finish

Deep ruby. Nose of ripe redcurrant and blackberry, and some hints of barnyard and rocket leaves, as well as black tar. Some tannin strength, while having intense blackberry and cassis flavours, as well as cloves, nutmeg, and green rocket leaves. The fruits extend to the back towards a pretty lengthy finish. Nice!