This cuvée combines dark fruit with structure and spice. Merlot and Malbec often contribute plum and blackberry aromas, along with a rounded, full-bodied impression. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot generally give the blend firmer tannins, acidity and spicy accents; blackcurrant, herbs and floral notes can complement the fruit profile. Malbec and Petit Verdot in particular contribute to the deep colour. In the glass, the wine typically appears dark ruby-red to purple.

The varieties involved are found, among other places, in Bordeaux, , Argentina and California , although this combination does not establish a specific origin. Depending on the location, ripeness and ageing, the style ranges from fruit-forward and smooth tofirm and powerful