Tasting Notes

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Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 22 Feb 23
Where Ausone produces 100 barrels in a normal vintage, they made just 50 in 2013, and this careful selection has paid off in terms of the quality in the glass. There is both depth and grip, and estate signature. You find a lovely smoky edge, together with
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2040
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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 14 Aug 23
Medium garnet in color, the 2013 Ausone needs a bit of shaking to wake up notes of stewed black cherries, dried cranberries, and cassis, followed by wafts of cigar box, fried herbs, and cast-iron pan. The medium-bodied palate has minerals galore, with a f
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2038
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Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Aug 23
The 2013 Ausone has a touch more fruit intensity than the Cheval Blanc. It's well-defined with redcurrant, sage and a background minty scent that surfaces with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet, slightly candied opening. Fleshy and Merlot-dri
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2034
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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Apr 14
The 2013 Ausone is rich, deep and beautifully resonant on the palate. Dark red stone fruits, wild flowers, mint and cinnamon meld together in an expressive, layered wine loaded with personality and pure class. What a pretty wine this is. The blend is 55%
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Vinous Ian d'Agata - 01 May 14
(55% cabernet franc and 45% merlot; represents production of 22 hectoliters per hectare): Bright red-ruby. Spicy pepper and oak notes dominate reticent strawberry, cedar and green coffee bean aromas. Gains in richness and density with aeration, with red f
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Bordeaux

Red Bordeaux, globally renowned, is crafted in France’s Bordeaux region from grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. These full-bodied wines feature dark fruit flavours, earthy and spicy notes, and often benefit from ageing. Top producers include Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Lafite Rothschild. White Bordeaux, made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, offers styles from crisp to rich, with citrus and tropical notes. Sweet Bordeaux wines, like Sauternes, are famed for their rich sweetness and flavours of apricot and honey, with Château d’Yquem as a leading producer.