Château Ausone, 1er Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion
    Château Ausone

    Château Ausone, 1er Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion,

    Destination

    Château Ausone, 1er Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion, 1998

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Château Ausone, 1er Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion, 1998
    Maturity:
    Keep/Drink
    ABV:
    13%
    95+/100
    Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
    Saturated deep ruby, much darker and brighter than the other vintages tasted. Sappy, fresh aromas of boysenberry, cassis, minerals, bitter chocolate and espresso, with complicating notes of underbrush and earth. Extremely pure and penetrating, with fruit of steel and a powerful mineral underpinning. Finishes with strong, firm tannins and great persistence. Essence of Ausone, without the funkiness shown by so many past vintages of this wine. Offers exciting potential. Drink 2008 to 2030.
    Date Reviewed:
    07/2002

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    St Emilion
    Producer:
    Château Ausone
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Merlot Cabernet
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.