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WEINWISSER: "was für ein traumhaftes Elixier. Der Wein zieht einen bereits beim ersten Nasenkontakt völlig in seinen Bann. Verführerische Wildkirsche, Heidekraut und zarte jodige Noten, im zweiten Ansatz Grafit und Gewürznelken. Am royalen Gaumen mit samtig-seidiger Textur, engmaschigem, kakaoartigem Tanningerüst, erhaben, tiefgründig und glorios. Im kaskadenartigen, nicht enden wollenden Finale ein Feuerwerk mit reifen Waldhimbeeren, gepaart mit nobler Adstringenz. Der beste Wein aus Saint-Émilion und für mich der Wein des Jahrgangs."
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JAMES SUCKLING: "A really classic Ausone, reminiscent of the great ones of the 1980s. Medium-bodied, it has such clarity and brightness and length. Purity and precision with drive and focus from superb viticulture and winemaking. A blend of 65% cabernet franc and 35% merlot."
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ANSON: "Deep ruby in colour, this delivers texture and flavoursome sappy fruits, clear winemaking skill that maintains estate signature. You feel the tightrope walk of minerality and fruit, and as in 2021 Ausone is at the very top of what was possible in the vintage. Cassis bud, peony, violet, cloves, jasmine flowers, chamomile, subtle complexity and layers that expand and build through the palate. The successful construction of this wine highlights what was so challeging to fully achieve with so many others in the vintage. Harvest 30 September 5 October, Philippe Baillarguet cellar master. 100% new oak."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "Deep garnet-purple colored. Soars out of the glass with fragrant notes of black cherries, black raspberries, violets, and sassafras, with touches of forest floor and fragrant soils. The medium-bodied palate is wonderfully silky with seamless freshness supporting the delicate red berry and floral layers, finishing long and perfumed. Stunning."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Intensely floral in its perfume, you also experience oceanic influences, mint, spice, smoke, licorice, black raspberries, cherries, and plums. Medium-bodied, elegant, fresh, and juicy, the marine influence from the limestone terroir is notably strong this year, enhancing the vibrancy, length, lift, and complexity of the wine. For Ausone, you will be able to enjoy this early, with only a modicum of aging. The wine blends 65% Cabernet Franc with 35% Merlot.13.67% ABV, 3.54 pH. Harvesting took place September 30 - October 5. Production was smaller than usual. Drink from 2030-2065."
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JEB DUNNUCK: "A classic blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot resting in new barrels, the 2024 Château Ausone sports a vivid ruby hue to go with a gorgeous perfume of black raspberries, subtle cassis, graphite, sappy flowers, and lead pencil. It's gorgeous on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness, a pure, focused, remarkably elegant mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and perfectly integrated oak. This classy, perfumed, sensationally elegant Ausone will drink nicely with just a few years of bottle age."
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VINUM: "Rubinrot leuchtend; feiner Duft nach Kirschen, Blutorangen, Marzipan und Brombeeren, florale Töne schwingen mit, dazu subtile Röstnoten; delikat am Gaumen, ungemein präzis, still beginnend, baut Druck auf, schwebt über die Zunge, grosser Spannungsbogen, zeigt Energie, Finesse, Eleganz und eine sehr gute, aromatische Länge. Ein burgundisch anmutender Ausone, der früh Trinkreif sein wird."
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DECANTER: "A creamy, crisp nose of cherry and raspberry yoghurt, alive and focused. Initially sharp with a punch of acidity, it turns strict and linear, framed by well-integrated tannins with a spiced, cool liquorice edge. Serious yet controlled, it offers clarity, precision, and purity, with mouthwatering acidity and minty, graphite terroir notes. Not as full as some, but faultless, it’s structured, suave, and racy, with shiny, long-lasting flavour. A yield of 33hl/ha. 3.5pH, and 100% new oak ageing, no press. A primeurs blend as wines are still ageing separately."
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FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Zart nach Preiselbeeren und Himbeeren, floraler Touch, zart nach Kräutern und Limettenzesten, zarte Edelholzwürze. Saftig, elegant, reife dunkle Beerenfrucht, zart nach Kirschen, feine Tannine, frischer Säurebogen, salzig und anhaftend, zeigt Länge und Reifepotenzial."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Aromas of dark berries, toasty oak and rich espresso roast mingle with hints of petals and spices, introducing the 2024 Ausone, a medium to full-bodied, lively and sapid wine that's a blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot. The tannins are nicely ripe, with some structuring oak tannin already lending a supporting presence on the finish."
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JANCIS ROBINSON: "Fragrant and floral with a stony terroir note behind. Lovely purity of fruit on the palate with fine, elegant tannins. Very long finish. Really quite refined."
