Château Ausone

Chapelle d'Ausone, St Emilion Grand Cru, 2021

Name: Chapelle d'Ausone, St Emilion Grand Cru
Brand: Château Ausone
Price: 477.61 GBP

93/100

Inside Bordeaux

92-94/100

The Wine Independent

90/100

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2021
3x75cl
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£477.61
2021
3x75cl
DP
£477.61

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Alas, there are just 2000 bottles of the superb Chapelle d'Ausone. Floral and quite delicate, refined and salty, with oyster shells, blueberries and violets. Lovely fine poise here, even keeled and bright, with a great balanced between salty minerals and berries. Very harmonious with superb texture, refined, graceful tannins and plenty of density. Produced from a highly unusual blend of 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Critic Reviews

93/100

Jane Anson,

Inside Bordeaux

Cloves and sage spices, touches of fennel, redcurrant, with a brightness to it that is rare in 2021, and fine tannins that give form to the fruit. Cleary lighter than in most years, but unquestionable finesse. As I noted during En Primeur, one of the rare 2nd wines that truly delivers in 2021n abd is one to look out for. Philippe Baillarguet cellar master, harvest October 4 to 6. 90% new oak (down from 100% in most years). Single point upgrade.

drinking window 2026 - 2038

date of review 03/2024

90/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2021 Chapelle d'Ausone has a well-defined bouquet, the Cabernet Franc firmly in the driving seat here, with pencil box and undergrowth infusing the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, silky smooth in texture and neither deep nor concentrated, but retaining commendable tension on the finish. Enjoy it over the next decade.

drinking window 2025 - 2036

date of review 02/2024

92-94/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

The Wine Independent

The 2021 Chapelle d'Ausone is composed of 75% Cabernet Franc, harvested 4-6 October, and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, harvested on 6 October. This is a very unusual blend, as all the Merlot was used for Ausone this year. Deep purple-black colored, it leaps from the glass with notes of fresh red and black currants, bay leaves, and graphite with suggestions of raspberry leaves, mossy tree bark, and fallen leaves. Light to medium-bodied, the palate is super intense with very fine-grained tannins and bold freshness supporting the mineral-tinged red berry layers, finishing with impressive length. This is a real departure from the classic style of this estate's second label and a very clever interpretation of the vintage and the terroir that is well worth seeking out.

drinking window 2027 - 2047

date of review 05/2022

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.