Chateau Ausone 2003

One of Saint-Émilion's most prestigious estates, Château Ausone is renowned for producing wines of exceptional elegance, depth, and longevity. Aromas of dark berries, violets, graphite, cedar, and spice lead to a refined palate with silky tannins, vibrant freshness, and remarkable complexity.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with beef tenderloin, rack of lamb, venison, duck, truffle dishes, and aged cheeses.

100 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Amazing! The limestone soils of Ausone appear to have been the perfect foil for resisting the extreme heat and drought of June, July and August 2003. This black-purple colored effort boasts a glorious nose of violets, truffles, lead pencil shavings, blueberry and blackberry liqueur. Full-bodied with staggering concentration, a voluptuous texture, low acidity and well-integrated, melted tannins, this deep, multidimensional, profound Bordeaux is beginning to drink exceptionally well. It should continue to do so for another two decades or more.

96 Points - Wine Spectator

Loads of blackberry, plum and strawberry. Intense fruit. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and layers of everything. Wonderful balance and refinement. Closed up already. Very serious wine. Best after 2012.