Chateau Ausone 2025

Falstaff: Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Nuancen von Orangenzesten, reifen Kirschen, ein Hauch von dunklen Waldbeeren, floraler Touch, zarte Edelholzwürze, mineralische Nuancen. Saftig, engmaschig, rote Fruchtnuancen, feine Gewürzanklänge, finessenreich strukturiert, elegant, gut anhaftend, rotbeerig im Abgang, finessenreich, mineralisch-salzig, sehr gute Länge, delikater Stil, zart nach Lakritze, sicheres Reifepotenzial."

James Suckling: A high-definition wine. Wow. The aromas are incredible, with roses, strawberries and crushed stones. So perfumed. It’s the magic of perfectly ripe cabernet franc. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and a firm and silky finish. Sublime length and mouthfeel. Cool, subtle, sophisticated and stunning. So much definition. 13.7% alcohol. A blend of 65% cabernet franc, 30% merlot and 5% cabernet sauvignon."

Vinum: Was für ein Duft, komplex, tiefgründig, klar und rein, die Würze des Cabernet Franc über dunkler Frucht, Veilchen, Süssholz, Tabak, das Holz subtil im Hintergrund, man könnte stundenlang schnüffeln; am Gaumen präzis und gradlinig, vertikal und top strukturiert, knackige Frucht, von perfekt reifen, kalkigen Tanninen getragen, der Wein zeigt Spannung, Eleganz und eine fast endlose aromatische Länge. Ein grosser Ausone."

Wine Advocate: A blend of 65% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2025 Château Ausone unwinds in the glass with notes of sweet raspberries and mulberries mingled with notions of mint, rose petals and blood orange. Medium- to full-bodied, lively and perfumed, with lovely energy, exquisitely refined tannins and a bright, precise finish, it shows extraordinary potential. Some discreet changes are underway at this address, with picking (between September 2 and 23) broken up plot by plot to a greater degree; a review of the estate's cooperage choices in pursuit of better integration; and, at least this year, no second wine for the first time since 1994-given the quality of Ausone's terroir and vine material, that seems entirely reasonable. The result is one of the most refined, classy Ausone vintages in recent years, and it will be exciting to follow these evolutions over the years to come."

Lisa Perrotti-Brown: Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2025 Ausone needs a lot of swirling and coaxing, slowly unfurling to reveal notes of ripe blackberries, red currant preserves, and blueberry compote, plus nuances of rose bud tea, lilacs, crushed rocks, and underbrush, with a waft of lavender. The medium-bodied palate is simply electric with intense, energetic red and blue fruit layers, framed by very firm, very fine-grained tannins and incredible tension from the crisp acidity versus the concentrated flavors, finishing with epic length and depth. Stunning. The blend is 30% Merlot, 65% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon."

The Wine Cellar Insider: With 2025, the oceanic influences in the perfume are strong, from there you find flowers, cigar wrapper, spice, licorice, and deep red fruits. The palate delivers intensity, concentration, fleshy, and palate-coating levels of fruit, minerality, herbs, peppery spices, plums, cherries, and black raspberries. The finish is more vibrant than usual, so you get to enjoy its wealth of fruit, with all of its vivacious character, length, elegance, and minerality. For Ausone, you can enjoy it relatively early, with only a modicum of aging. The wine blends 65% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. This marks the debut vintage for Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend for the Grand Vin. For the first time since 1995, (The year they created La Chapelle) no second wine was produced, hence the large Cabernet in the blend. 13.7% ABV. 3.5 pH. Harvesting took place September 2 - September 23. This is the earliest start to a harvest in Ausone's history. Yields were 29 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2032-2065."

Jane Anson: Nuanced layers of rose petals and iris flowers, knitted down, textural and expansive, will take its sweet time to uncoil and uncurl, but you can see exactly how rewarding it will be to follow its journey. A stunning example of Ausone. Harvest September 2 to 23. No Chapelle. 30hl/h yield, 3.5ph, 100% new oak."