There just aren’t enough larger-nosed ladies with stereotypically ‘hot’ roles in movies or ad campaigns to make us think an aquiline profile can be pretty.

Nose : generous, fine and complex – this is how the Vacqueyras reds first express themselves.

A large nose is the mark of a witty, courteous, affable, generous and liberal man

A large nose is the mark of a witty, courteous, affable, generous and liberal man.

A large nose is the mark of a witty, courteous, affable, generous and liberal man.

A large nose is the mark of a witty, courteous, affable, generous and liberal man.

A large nose is the mark of a witty, courteous, affable, generous, and liberal man.

A large nose is the mark of a witty, courteous, affable, generous and liberal man

The nose is subtle and generous : a delicious blend of candied fruits and thyme.

The forehead should be broad and the muzzle, jaw and cheek should be generous.

The forehead should be broad and the muzzle, jaw and cheek should be generous.

Medium garnet; ripe, cedary cassis nose; rich, generous cassis flavor; very concentrated, full, ripe and long.

This is a generous, velvety vintage with lots of body and a touch of sweetness in the nose.

Full-bodied and generous, this Heavy Rum delights the nose with its exoticism and the gentleness of its wood.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate : The 2014 Leoville-Poyferre was surprisingly backward and tight on the nose (usually it is the most expressive and generous Léoville in its youth).