2013 Ausone
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Tasting notes
A depth of colour here. And depth again on the nose. Dark fruit and violets. Blackcurrants and cream. And deep black fruit and energy in the mouth. This is non-turbo Ausone, and it’s lovely. Very, very good. An Ausone for drinking. Excellent. Joss Fowler, FINE+RARE, April 2014.
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Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
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Medium garnet in color, the 2013 Ausone needs a bit of shaking to wake up notes of stewed black cherries, dried cranberries, and cassis, followed by wafts of cigar box, fried herbs, and cast-iron pan. The medium-bodied palate has minerals galore, with a firm, grainy texture and bags of freshness, finishing with great length.
The 2013 Ausone has a touch more fruit intensity than the Cheval Blanc. It's well-defined with redcurrant, sage and a background minty scent that surfaces with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet, slightly candied opening. Fleshy and Merlot-driven, it misses the dimension imparted by the Cabernet Franc this year, though it contains more purity and persistence compared directly with the Cheval Blanc. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year On tasting.
The 2013 Ausone has a touch more fruit intensity than the Cheval Blanc. It's well-defined with redcurrant, sage and a background minty scent that surfaces with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet, slightly candied opening. Fleshy and Merlot-driven, it misses the dimension imparted by the Cabernet Franc this year, though it contains more purity and persistence compared directly with the Cheval Blanc. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year On tasting.
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.