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Chapelle d'Ausone, St Emilion Grand Cru
Château Ausone

Chapelle d'Ausone, St Emilion Grand Cru, 2008

justerini & brooks tasting note

The minute cuvee, something in the region of 7500 bottles, is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. This, like the grand vin, is wonderfully aromatic and expressive, packed with wild berries and minerals. The texture is superb, plush, rich; velvety fruit cascades over the palate. This as usual is one of the most intense and complex second wines to be found in Bordeaux.

critic reviews

89-91/100Ian d'Agata,Vinous

Deep ruby. Sweet, ripe aromas of black cherry and balsamic vinegar, complicated by a whiff of game. Pure black cherry, coffee and spice flavors are framed and lifted by very fine tannins and strong but balanced acids. Finishes long and smooth. A fantastic second wine here.

date of review 05/2009

product details

Country:
France
Region:
Bordeaux
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abv:
13.5%