The bouquet as having notes of barnyard, strawberry, slight citrus, licorice, Middle Eastern spices, and sandalwood. The palate is said to carry through the strawberry notes, with hints of wet leaves and floral notes. The wine has low acidity, medium body, and medium tannins that are rounded and elegant. The finish is described as having paprika, sandalwood, and red currants. It is considered a well-structured and seductive wine, with 17 years of bottle age transforming the typically powerful wine into a more elegant and drinkable one.