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Château Ausone La Chapelle d'Ausone Barrel Sample (Saint-Émilion)

Château Ausone

Saint-Émilion · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Country
France
Region
Saint-Émilion
Appellation
Saint-Émilion
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes vermelhas · queijos curados · cordeiro assado

Rated vintages

  • 201294 pts

    93–95. Barrel sample. The second wine of Château Ausone shows its 60% Cabernet Franc to great effect. It's perfumed and mineral, but with a dark intensity and acidity. A fine wine with a good future.

  • 201193 pts

    92-94. Barrel sample. A big wine that's packed with ripe dark-plum flavors, smoky tannins and richness. It shows a powerful, balanced structure.

  • 200993 pts

    92-94 Barrel sample. Rich and smooth, with some juicy character, the fruit with black cherries, licorice and sweet jam. At the level of many top wines, this is the second wine Château Ausone.