This cuvée combines dark fruit, spice and body. Merlot and Malbec often contribute plum and black cherry aromas as well as fullness; Syrah often adds blackberry and peppery spice. Malbec and Syrah are particularly responsible for colour depth and supportive tannin , while Merlot can round out the blend with a supple texture. The freshness depends greatly on the site and harvest time, rather than being attributable to a single variety alone.

In the glass, it usually shows a deep ruby red with violet hues. Typical is a bold, fruit-driven style, which can appear juicy or denser and spicier depending on the ageing. This combination cannot be assigned to a classic origin: Merlot is particularly associated with Bordeaux, Syrah with the Rhône and Malbec with Argentina ; together, they are used in different wine regions.

It pairs well with quickly seared or braised meat, roasted vegetables and mature cheese.