Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot.    12 months in French oak.    Deep garnet color.    Blackberries and black currants. Also hints of black tea and tree bark. A full-bodied red with a dense and juicy palate. Tight but long and linear finish. Very structured and polished.    Ideal pairing with red meats, game meats, and mature cheeses.    AOP Saint-Julien, Bordeaux.     France.