The 2003 Tirant is a similar blend as the Amadis. Fermented in foudre and aged in French oak for 12 months it is a more refined version of the Amadis with more complexity and elegance but nevertheless still a beast of a wine. The purple/black color is followed by aromas of melting tar blueberries blackberries and a touch of vanillin. The wine is dense and rich with layers of flavor the tannin well hidden by the fruit. Give this bad boy another 4-6 years of cellaring and drink it for 15 years thereafter.