The Story
This exceptional Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé A from the 2014 vintage offers aromas of black cherry, cassis, plum, violet, graphite, cedar, and subtle spice. Full-bodied and beautifully structured, the palate reveals concentrated dark fruit, polished tannins, vibrant acidity, and an exceptionally long, refined finish.
Food Pairing: Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, venison, truffle dishes, foie gras, aged hard cheeses.
100 Points - James Suckling
Fabulous aromas of currants, rose petals, dried strawberries and hints of lemon rind. Wet earth and chalk. Full and dense and so compacted and squeezed. What a texture. Phenomenal. Needs five to six years to open, but it’s a joy to taste. Amazing. Such energy! From organically grown grapes as well. I am in awe.
97 Points - Wine Enthusiast
This grand wine is stylish and elegant. It is also powerful and dense with dark tannins and great concentration. It is a very fine wine, packed with black plum and berry fruits and balanced richness. Don't let the great fruit deceive: this is a wine for the serious long term. Drink from 2028.
95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2014 Ausone, a blend of 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot, was matured in barrel for 20 months with 85% new oak. Compared to the Chapelle d'Ausone, this Grand Vin demanded gentle coaxing from the glass. It eventually unfurls to reveal mineral-rich red berry fruit, oregano, orange blossom and later on blackcurrant winegums. It displays superb delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin. There is an almost sorbet-like freshness conferred upon this Saint Emilion by the growing season, very harmonious and poised with one of the most precise and tensile finishes that you will find this vintage. One of the stars of the vintage, this may merit a higher score with bottle age. This is a great success.
Description
This exceptional Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé A from the 2014 vintage offers aromas of black cherry, cassis, plum, violet, graphite, cedar, and subtle spice. Full-bodied and beautifully structured, the palate reveals concentrated dark fruit, polished tannins, vibrant acidity, and an exceptionally long, refined finish.
Food Pairing: Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, venison, truffle dishes, foie gras, aged hard cheeses.
100 Points - James Suckling
Fabulous aromas of currants, rose petals, dried strawberries and hints of lemon rind. Wet earth and chalk. Full and dense and so compacted and squeezed. What a texture. Phenomenal. Needs five to six years to open, but it’s a joy to taste. Amazing. Such energy! From organically grown grapes as well. I am in awe.
97 Points - Wine Enthusiast
This grand wine is stylish and elegant. It is also powerful and dense with dark tannins and great concentration. It is a very fine wine, packed with black plum and berry fruits and balanced richness. Don't let the great fruit deceive: this is a wine for the serious long term. Drink from 2028.
95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2014 Ausone, a blend of 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot, was matured in barrel for 20 months with 85% new oak. Compared to the Chapelle d'Ausone, this Grand Vin demanded gentle coaxing from the glass. It eventually unfurls to reveal mineral-rich red berry fruit, oregano, orange blossom and later on blackcurrant winegums. It displays superb delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin. There is an almost sorbet-like freshness conferred upon this Saint Emilion by the growing season, very harmonious and poised with one of the most precise and tensile finishes that you will find this vintage. One of the stars of the vintage, this may merit a higher score with bottle age. This is a great success.
