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Chateau Ausone  2002
Chateau Ausone 2002

Chateau Ausone 2002


Bordeaux Red Blends

from St-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2008
The Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 100 point ratingThe Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 100 point rating
Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 97 point ratingWine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 97 point rating
Wine Spectator Wine Spectator 94 point ratingWine Spectator Wine Spectator 94 point rating
2007
Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 95 point ratingWine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 95 point rating
The Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 94 point ratingThe Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 94 point rating
International Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 93 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 93 point rating
2006
The Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 98 point ratingThe Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 98 point rating
Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 97 point ratingWine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 97 point rating
International Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 97 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar International Wine Cellar 97 point rating
2005
Wine Spectator Wine Spectator 100 point ratingWine Spectator Wine Spectator 100 point rating
The Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 100 point ratingThe Wine Advocate The Wine Advocate 100 point rating
Wine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 99 point ratingWine Enthusiast Wine Enthusiast 99 point rating
2004
Wine & Spirits Wine & Spirits 98 point ratingWine & Spirits Wine & Spirits 98 point rating
1983
Wine Spectator Wine Spectator 90 point ratingWine Spectator Wine Spectator 90 point rating
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Item No. 86397 
winemaker's notes:

Composition: Cabernet Franc 55%, Merlot 45%.

critical acclaim:

"In many respects, the 2002 may be even more impressive than the 2003. A far more challenging vintage to get everything right, and especially in St.-Emilion, where many disappointments have been produced, this is one of the wines of the vintage and (along with Pavie) among the finest wines from the Right Bank. It possesses a deep purple color as well as a gorgeous nose of creme de cassis, blackberries, wet stones, and wonderfully perfumed floral notes. When the wine hits the palate, it exhibits impressive purity, medium to full body, a multi-layered texture, and extraordinary precision and intensity with a finish just short of 50 seconds. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2035."

95 Points

The Wine Advocate

"Saturated ruby-red. Explosive aromas of blackberry, minerals, violet, espresso and bitter chocolate. Fine-grained and pliant but with terrific precision of flavor and grip. Finishes juicy and very long, with substantial dusty tannins and excellent life and lift."

93 Points

International Wine Cellar

"Beautiful blackberry and decadent aromas of meat and earth. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a rich, long finish. Should develop really nicely in the bottle. Tight. Best after 2007. 1,665 cases made."

92 Points

Wine Spectator

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