Chateau Ausone 2021
Chateau Ausone 2021 is a red wine from the Saint Emilion Grand Cru appellation in the Libournais region of Bordeaux, France. Perched on the limestone slopes of the Roc Blancan, the estate has been managed by the Vauthier family since 1690, with Alain and his daughter Pauline currently representing the eleventh generation of winemakers. The winery follows a philosophy of discretion and meticulous manual labour, utilizing organic and biodynamic principles to allow the concentrated minerality of its ancient limestone terroir to express itself genuinely.
Wine Description
This vintage possesses a deep crimson or medium-bodied plum colour with purple tinges. The nose is intensely aromatic and complex, featuring layers of wild blueberries, raspberries, and black cherries mingled with floral touches of violet, rose petals, and peony. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, described as silky and graceful with a 'shy sense of power' and a concentrated core of juicy fruit. Stylistically, it is lauded for its breathtaking precision, vibrant acidity, and ultra-refined tannins that provide a powdery finish with mineral notes of wet stone, graphite, and white pepper. The varietal composition is a blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot. The optimal drinking window for this vintage is projected between 2028 and 2059.
Accolades
James Suckling – 97 points
Decanter – 95 points
Robert Parker Wine Advocate – 94–96 points
Chateau Ausone 2021 is a red wine from the Saint Emilion Grand Cru appellation in the Libournais region of Bordeaux, France. Perched on the limestone slopes of the Roc Blancan, the estate has been managed by the Vauthier family since 1690, with Alain and his daughter Pauline currently representing the eleventh generation of winemakers. The winery follows a philosophy of discretion and meticulous manual labour, utilizing organic and biodynamic principles to allow the concentrated minerality of its ancient limestone terroir to express itself genuinely.
Wine Description
This vintage possesses a deep crimson or medium-bodied plum colour with purple tinges. The nose is intensely aromatic and complex, featuring layers of wild blueberries, raspberries, and black cherries mingled with floral touches of violet, rose petals, and peony. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, described as silky and graceful with a 'shy sense of power' and a concentrated core of juicy fruit. Stylistically, it is lauded for its breathtaking precision, vibrant acidity, and ultra-refined tannins that provide a powdery finish with mineral notes of wet stone, graphite, and white pepper. The varietal composition is a blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot. The optimal drinking window for this vintage is projected between 2028 and 2059.
Accolades
James Suckling – 97 points
Decanter – 95 points
Robert Parker Wine Advocate – 94–96 points
Description
Chateau Ausone 2021 is a red wine from the Saint Emilion Grand Cru appellation in the Libournais region of Bordeaux, France. Perched on the limestone slopes of the Roc Blancan, the estate has been managed by the Vauthier family since 1690, with Alain and his daughter Pauline currently representing the eleventh generation of winemakers. The winery follows a philosophy of discretion and meticulous manual labour, utilizing organic and biodynamic principles to allow the concentrated minerality of its ancient limestone terroir to express itself genuinely.
Wine Description
This vintage possesses a deep crimson or medium-bodied plum colour with purple tinges. The nose is intensely aromatic and complex, featuring layers of wild blueberries, raspberries, and black cherries mingled with floral touches of violet, rose petals, and peony. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, described as silky and graceful with a 'shy sense of power' and a concentrated core of juicy fruit. Stylistically, it is lauded for its breathtaking precision, vibrant acidity, and ultra-refined tannins that provide a powdery finish with mineral notes of wet stone, graphite, and white pepper. The varietal composition is a blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot. The optimal drinking window for this vintage is projected between 2028 and 2059.
Accolades
James Suckling – 97 points
Decanter – 95 points
Robert Parker Wine Advocate – 94–96 points
