France Bordeaux Ch. AusoneChapelle d'Ausone

2012 Chapelle d'Ausone

Ausone

92Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. 20 months in 85% new oak. Only 7,500 bottles made. Very precise on the nose with fragrant floral notes as well as dark fruit. There is an extra dimension here. Explosive palate with lots of fruit but also plenty of structure. Grippy and firm. FINE+RARE

FINE+RARE Score: 17/20

6x75cl

0 Immediate | 50 Marketplace

£717.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

One can’t say enough about the amazing job that Alain Vauthier and his daughter have done at this historic property on the decomposed limestone slopes of St.-Emilion. About half of their production goes into the second wine, Chapelle D’Ausone, which gives you an indication of the compulsive perfectionist attitude of the Vauthiers. The 2012 Chapelle D’Ausone has a dense ruby/purple color and is rich, broad and expansive, with notes of plum, blueberry and black raspberry fruit, powdered chalk and flowers. The wine is medium to full-bodied, beautifully pure and long and rich. This is better than many of the vintages of Ausone in the 1940s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, which says a lot about what Vauthier has achieved. Drink it over the next 20-25 years. Apr 2015, www.robertparker.com

Robert ParkerScore: 93/100

This is very intense and creamy with lots of citrus and chalky. Full body, with lively acidity and a firm tannin structure. Second wine of Ausone. Beauty. James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

James SucklingScore: 92-93/100

FINE+RAREScore: 17/20

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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