Château Ausone, 1er Grand Cru Classé A
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Omschrijving
Deze magnifieke cru van 7ha ligt in het midden en op het hoogste punt van Saint Emilion. De naam vindt zijn oorsprong bij de dichter Ausonius die hier verbleef. Alain Vauthier en sinds 2005 ook zijn dochter Pauline, vinifiëren hier in hun nieuwe cuverie perceelsgewijs. Hun consultant is Michel Rolland. Het terroir is één van de beste van St. Emilion, klei-kalk op een dikke laag van kalk, wat ervoor zorgt dat de wijn een ongelofelijke en unieke volheid heeft zonder verlies van delicaatheid en finesse. Helaas wordt er slechts weinig van gemaakt, maar dit maakt dan van de wijn ook een goede belegging. Lees ook de commentaar van de schitterende tweede wijn.
Details
| Type wijn: | Rode Wijn |
|---|---|
| Formaat: | Fles (75 cl) |
| Land: | Frankrijk |
| Druivensoort met percentage: | Cabernet Franc 60%, Merlot 40% |
| Regio: | Bordeaux |
| Substreek: | Saint-Émilion |
| Smaak: | Rood Fruit en Fluweel Zacht |
| Jaargang: | 2023 |
| Landbouw: | Ongecertificeerd biologisch |
| Alcohol: | 12,5 |
| Drinkbaar vanaf: | 2028 |
| Houdbaar t/m: | 2043 |
| Oogst: | Handmatig |
Scores
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Robert Parker
The 2023 Ausone reveals an incipient bouquet of violet, smoke, dark wild berries, spices and cherries, all beautifully interwoven with creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a rich chassis of tannin, it has a vibrant core of fruit and a long, mineral, vanillin-inflected finish. At 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot, this ranks alongside the 2014 vintage as one of the most Cabernet-dominant Ausone vintages of recent years, and it will mature for 20 months in new oak barrels.
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Vinous
The 2023 Ausone is a powerful, heady wine. Dark, layered and explosive, the 2023 possesses tremendous depth and tons of sheer resonance, something that becomes increasingly apparent with time in the glass. Strong saline notes frame a core of dark-toned fruit, mocha, spice, new leather, pencil shavings and lavender. The savory, mineral-drenched finish is eternal. All the 2023 needs is time. Readers lucky enough to own it should be thrilled.
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James Suckling
I don't think I have tasted an Ausone like this. The purity of fruit and fluidity is so primary, like perfectly picked grapes with their juice. Then there is citrus freshness. It's muscular, with toned tannins that caress the palate and give a seamless finish. This really could push the boundaries for the character of Ausone, in the way of finesse with structure. Watch it. 60% cabernet franc and 40% merlot.
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Decanter
Really ripe and fragrant black fruit, but fresh too, an element of graphite and liquorice and lots of florality. Really expressive and open. Clean, clear and juicy with a clean, direct, mineral backbone that sustains to a long finish. Missing some star power and a bit more heft, but it’s well defined, finessed and pure. Somewhat subdued, not over trying, very elegant with lovely wet stone elements around the sides and lots of menthol, liquorice, clove and blueberry freshness. Already approachable - this will be delicate and easy to drink. A little tense still but it has a long length. 3.63pH. 39hl/ha yield. Vineyard is organic certified.