E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2004 (750ml)

Dark purple. Hugely aromatic, utterly seductive bouquet of kirsch, blackcurrant, olive, grilled meat and fresh flowers. Bitter cherry and violet pastille flavors pack a major punch, with slow-building tannins adding structure. Became slowly brighter with air, picking up spiced plum and cocoa flavors and finishing with supple tannins and an endless progression of dark berry qualities. Food and wine matching: Exceptional wine, exceptional food, pheasant, partridge, hare.