2011 Chateau Ausone St Emilion
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Tasted blind. Mid crimson with a pale rim. Nicely composed. A suggestion of Cabernet here. But a bit tart on the end. Much less ripe than B, C, and E [Chx Pavie, Cheval Blanc and Angélus]. A bit solid and uncompromising. Doesn’t woo the taster but maybe it’s just too young? Dry finish. A bit disappointing. (JR)
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Robert Parker
Robert Parker
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Vibrant ruby colour, liqourice on the attack, cloves, smoke, blackberry purree, plenty of depths and nuance here, with a saline limestone character that gives punch and grip through the palate. There is a creaminess as it opens, and this is less austere than some St Emilion limestone-domiant wines right now, with the Ausone magic starting to assert itself. 100% new oak.
The 2011 Ausone is ripe and perfumed, quite floral in style, touches of cassis and violet coming through with time. It is just missing a little charm compared to its peers. The palate is plush and rounded in the mouth, quite a sensual wine with piquant red fruit, white pepper and clove, although the finish is just missing a little complexity and personality at the moment. A fine Ausone, though I would be inclined to drink this over the next decade. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.
Tasted blind. Fairly simple garnet colour. Toasted redcurrants on the nose. A bit simple and sweet. No hidden depths here. (JR)