1998 Ausone
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Jancis Robinson MW
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Mid crimson. Rich and toasty on the nose – lots of pleasure. Relatively light on the nose and evolved and a little bit over oaked? A bit edgy and uncomfortable. Quite raw tannins. Very dry on the finish. Not my favourite though good persistence. A bit austere on the finish. (JR)
Dark crimson. Lightweight nose. Round and supple with firm tannins on the finish. Embryonic – but probably worth waiting for. (JR)
Very deep purplish crimson. Member of quite another family than 1-3! Much more intense, concentrated and modern. Round, dramatic, not so recognisably Ausone – or even St Emilion – at all, though there is an undertow of terroir. Well made but extremely difficult to score against 1. Rather dry finish suggests oak very slightly overdone. Inky finish. (JR)
About the producer
Ch. Ausone is one of Bordeaux’s most respected estates. At this small property, perched atop a hill overlooking the town of Saint-Emilion, the Vauthier family produces some of the finest wines in the region.