Château Ausone

St-Émilion 1er Grand Cru 'A' 2012

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  Vintage 2012
  96 points

Tasted blind at the 2012 Southwold tasting, the 2012 Ausone took more time to settle in the glass than its peers, eventually deciding upon briary, violet and cassis scents—very floral and Margaux-like in style, not powerful but insistent. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a crisp line of acidity, blackcurrant pastille mixed with cedar and a dash of spice, the wine finally revving up towards an intense and persistent finish that almost stains the mouth with its opulence. It is a gorgeous Saint Emilion from Pauline and Alain Vauthier. Tasted January 2016.

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  Vintage 2012
  95 points

Medium deep colour. Fresh redcurrant, red cherry, raspberry aromas with touch of herb, sage and liquorice. Beautifully concentrated, almost glossy with supple red fruit flavours, underlying ginger vanilla oak and firm aldente but looseknit tannins. A chocolaty firm finish. Has all the elements in balance.lovely. (Barrel-Tasting)