Medium ruby red, faded amber rim.  Fragrant, a bit ethereal on the nose:  pencil strokes on the black and red currant fruit, sandalwood, menthol, cigarbox, old roses.  A proper Paulliac on its back nine.  More damson and spice on the palate.  A bit structureless now.  Of modest body and length.  Many will find this to be a little slight.  But not without merit.  It is harmonious and well made; it has some breed; they chose not to extract something that was never there in the first place so it’s holding up well.  A good Paulliac.  But nearing its end so drink soon.