This variety disappeared from its place of origin in Médoc, north of Bordeaux, France following the phylloxera outbreak in the 19th century.
SOIL: Riverbench and benchland associated soils.
AGEING: Aged in oak barrels.
COLOUR: Dark and deep purple
AROMA: Luscious fruit flavours. Dark plums and blackcurrant, black chocolate with hints of coffee and toasted oak barrels.
PALATE: Notes of dark plums and spice, generously framed by toasty American oak with a soft and well structured mouth-filling texture.
FOOD PAIRING: It expresses marvellously well with game meat, garnished with sweet-and-sour sauces and berries.