2023 Chateau Ausone Premier Grand Cru Classe A, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 96-98

The 2023 Ausone was picked September 14 to 30 and matured for a planned 20 months. It has a wonderful bouquet that is very floral in style and perfectly controlled, perhaps more refined than the 2022 (which incidentally had a degree more in alcohol). The palate is medium-bodied with a silky smooth entry, finely tuned with impressive mineralité. It just gently “rolls out” on the languorous finish. This is a more understated Ausone compared to recent vintages, but it exudes sophistication and could easily surpass the Vauthiers’ 2022. [Neal Martin, 04/29/2024]

Anticipated maturity: 2028-2060