Ausone 2018, 3L [OWC] [WA 100]

The 2018 Ausone, a blend of 60 % Cabernet Franc and 40 % Merlot, earned a perfect 100 points from The Wine Advocate. Deep garnet-purple in color, it opens after aeration with breathtaking aromas of black cherry, blueberry preserves, violet, molten chocolate, licorice, and crushed rock. The palate is profoundly structured yet silky, with immense precision and length.

Critic Summary: Wine Advocate 100 | James Suckling 100 | Vinous 99 | Jeb Dunnuck 99

A monument to modern Saint-Émilion winemaking. Extremely limited in large format.

Drink 2028 – 2068 +