1996 Chateau Ausone, Saint-Emilion, Case of 12 btls

The color is a dense ruby/black/purple. Reluctant aromas of blueberries, blackberries, minerals, flowers, truffles, and subtle new oak eventually emerge. Elegant on the attack, with sweet ripeness, and a delicate, concentrated richness, the hallmark of this wine is subtlety rather than flamboyance. A sweet mid-palate sets it apart from many of the uninspiring Ausones of the eighties and seventies. The wine is stylish, and presently understated, with tremendous aging potential. (RP)" (April 1999)
Chateau Ausone, Premier Grand Cru Classe A, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru