Country: France / Barrel Sample
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Bordeaux
Winery: Château Ausone / Saint-Émilion
95–97. Barrel sample. Dominated by Cabernet Franc, this is a firm, solid and beautifully perfumed wine, lighter than some wines from Ausone. The tannins are velvet although with a strong mineral character. It’s fruity at the same time as being structured—a wine for long-term aging.