Château Ausone 2015 (1 MAG)

Château Ausone 2015

St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)

Cabernet Franc 50%, Merlot 50%. 85% new oak. The Vauthiers are on the side of cold pre-fermentation maceration rather than extraction and this is the way I like it. In 2016, a fabulous red fruit nose, all smoke and class. So juicy, even a touch 'orangey' in the mouth, with such finesse of texture. Really lovely fruit, picked at the right time - the Merlot on 29 September and 2 October, the Cabernet Franc on 8 and 10 October. Sumptuous and opulent, while giving the impression of dancing on the palate. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 95-97

1 mag (cn)

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