1980 Ausone

Ausone

81Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

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

Robert Parker Score: 75/100

Bts

0 Immediate | 2 Marketplace

£344.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Wine SpectatorScore: 86/100

Robert ParkerScore: 75/100

About The Producer

The producer

Ch. Ausone

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

St Emilion

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window