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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 75/100 · Drink 1984, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

A lightweight wine from a lightweight vintage, the 1980 Ausone has medium ruby color, a minor, straightforward bouquet of plums and herbs, medium body, and average-intensity flavors. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 6/84.

Critic scores

Critic scores
79
79/100

Average Score

86
86/100

Wine Spectator

75
75/100

Robert Parker

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86 points
Wine Spectator
Score 86/100 · Wine Spectator

75 points
Robert Parker
Score 75/100 · Robert Parker

A lightweight wine from a lightweight vintage, the 1980 Ausone has medium ruby color, a minor, straightforward bouquet of plums and herbs, medium body, and average-intensity flavors. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 6/84. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Château Ausone
Ausone

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.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12.5%

Classification

Premier Grand Cru Classé A

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