Château Ausone 2014
| Distrikt | Saint-Émilion |
| Druvor | Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Årgång | 2014 |
| Fyllighet | 9 |
| Fruktsyra | 8 |
| Strävhet | 7 |
| Procucenter | Château Ausone |
| Artikelnr | Ausone 402 |
| Lagerstatus | |
| Förpackningsmaterial | Trälåda OWC |
| Fraktkostnad | 169:- |
| Avnjutes mellan | 2022 - 2045 |
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The 2014 Ausone, a blend of 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot, was matured in barrel for 20 months with 85% new oak. Compared to the Chapelle d'Ausone, this Grand Vin demanded gentle coaxing from the glass. It eventually unfurls to reveal mineral-rich red berry fruit, oregano, orange blossom and later on blackcurrant winegums. It displays superb delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin. There is an almost sorbet-like freshness conferred upon this Saint Emilion by the growing season, very harmonious and poised with one of the most precise and tensile finishes that you will find this vintage. One of the stars of the vintage, this may merit a higher score with bottle age. This is a great success.
James Suckling
Beautiful nose of red fruit with a delicate minty note that only make it come across as brighter and more enticing. An extremely elegant and concentrated, mid-weight St.-Emilion with a really impressive tannin structure that gives it lots of drive at the very long and refreshing finish. Drink or hold. Château Quintus vertical tasting. SP.
Druvor
60% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot
Tasting note
'This grand wine is stylish and elegant. It is also powerful and dense with dark tannins and great concentration. It is a very fine wine, packed with black plum and berry fruits and balanced richness. Don't let the great fruit deceive: this is a wine for the serious long term.'
2014
Vänstra stranden | Médoc & Péssac-Léognan
93 poäng
En bra vår följdes av en grå fuktig sommar, men torrt väder och en lång skördeperiod genom september och oktober räddade årgången. Bäst i övre Médoc med Cabernet Sauvignon och Franc, tillsammans med Petit Verdot, njuter av den sena skörden; mindre dynamisk i Margaux och Pèssac-Léognan.
Högra stranden | Pomerol & Saint-Emilion
91 poäng
En bra vår följdes av en grå, fuktig sommar, med något mer nederbörd än på Vänsterbanken. Merlot solid, men viner med Cabernet Franc har en fin 'sweet spot' och väldränerade grusjordar gynnades framför de som domineras av lera.