Château Ausone 2015, St-Émilion

‘A seamless, mind-blowing wine, the Ausone [2015] boasts extraordinary purity and finesse.’
Antonio Galloni

The final major piece of the St-Émilion puzzle has fallen into place this afternoon – fitting nicely alongside Cheval-Blanc’s earlier release – we have Château Ausone. At the pinnacle of what the commune has to offer this is a wine to be enthused by. In Jancis’ review she highlights the wine’s ‘Real class and concentration’ that has become such a hallmark of this wine. The Château’s long and illustrious history is well documented.

It has, however, hit new heights since Paul Vauthier took the helm, without external influence, in 1997. He has since made systematic improvements across the estate transposing his vision for perfection upon the property. The terroirs limestone lends the wine a mineral driven edge that is quite remarkable in a red wine which melds this with concentrated, yet weightless, fruit. It is this contradictory but harmonious aspect which the wine possesses that is most beguiling. The 2015 rings true to this formula with characteristic charisma and charm. A wine for the ages. A legend in the making.

Due to the extremely limited quantities available we shall confirm orders as soon as we are able.

Château Ausone 2015, St-Émilion
£5,600 Per 12 Bottles En Primeur
£2,800 Per 6 Bottles En Primeur

Matured in 85% new oak, it has a very intense bouquet of small dark cherries, cassis, violets and incense, a hint of blood orange originating from the Merlot tucked underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannin, seamlessly integrated oak. It is an intense Saint Emilion with a superb arching structure on the finish, while maintaining sufficient freshness from start to finish. It grips the mouth a little more than some of its peers, implying that it will need longer in bottle, but it will be worth the wait. Patience advised for this great Ausone courtesy of Alain and Pauline Vauthier.
Drink 2025 – 2060
95-97/100, Neal Martin

The 2015 Ausone is the embodiment of class. A seamless, mind-blowing wine, the Ausone boasts extraordinary purity and finesse. The flavors are deep and unctuous throughout, and yet the wine is remarkably vivid. A host of sweet floral notes and exotic spices are fused into the eternal finish. In 2015, Ausone is as good as it gets. Readers who can find the 2015 should not hesitate, as it is truly magnificent. All I can tell readers is that it took the most extraordinary discipline to spit this wine during my tasting. It is every bit that profound.
97-100/100, Antonio Galloni