2000 Chapelle d'Ausone
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Consumers should take a look at the 2000 Chapelle d'Ausone. This wine is priced at 10% of its bigger sibling. The tightly-structured, mineral-infused 2000 Chapelle d'Ausone exhibits outstanding concentration as well as depth in addition to floral, blackberry, and blueberry aromas and flavors. Deep and rich, it is better than many Ausones produced in the seventies, sixties, and fifties ... believe it or not! Anticipated maturity: 2008-2025.
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Beautiful floral, blackberry and mineral character. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a medium finish. Needs bottle age. Second wine of Château Ausone. Best after 2008.-James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2003
Consumers should take a look at the 2000 Chapelle d'Ausone. This wine is priced at 10% of its bigger sibling. The tightly-structured, mineral-infused 2000 Chapelle d'Ausone exhibits outstanding concentration as well as depth in addition to floral, blackberry, and blueberry aromas and flavors. Deep and rich, it is better than many Ausones produced in the seventies, sixties, and fifties ... believe it or not! Anticipated maturity: 2008-2025. Apr 2003, www.robertparker.com
(includes a bit more merlot and more press wine than the grand vin Ruby-red. Aromatic nose combines redcurrant, raspberry and minerals. Quite suave and supple on the front half, with sweet flavors of raspberry and minerals. Then a bit tight on the back, with a peppery quality giving the tannins a distinctly firm edge. Not surprisingly, though, an outstanding vintage for Ausone's second wine.
About the producer
Ch. Ausone is one of Bordeaux’s most respected estates. At this small property, perched atop a hill overlooking the town of Saint-Emilion, the Vauthier family produces some of the finest wines in the region.