Classification | |
Type | Rouge |
Marque | Chateau Ausone |
Millésime | 1988 |
Pays | France |
Région | Bordeaux, St. Emilion |
Raisin | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend, |
Volume | |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Légèrement Sale |
Consommable | -2040 |
Stock | 0 |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Légèrement Sale |
État | Haut-Epaule - Tres Legerement basse |
Étiquette | Légèrement Sale |
État | Tres Legerement basse |
Étiquette | Légèrement Sale |
The 1988 Ausone may need 20 years to reach its peak. Unlike a number of 1988s where the balance between tannin and fruit favors the former (always a troubling sign), Ausone offers plenty of juicy red and black fruit extract in a medium-bodied, superbly concentrated, intense and powerful format. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2040.
Made when the château supposedly produced exciting wines, this is rather simple, with berry and tobacco character, full body and velvety tannins.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.