Château Ausone 2024

Luminous ruby red; delicate aromas of cherry, blood orange, marzipan and blackberry, with floral nuances and subtle toasted notes; delicate on the palate, remarkably precise, starting quietly, building intensity, gliding over the tongue, great tension, showing energy, finesse, elegance and a very good, aromatic length. A Burgundy‑styled Ausone that will be approachable early.

A creamy, crisp nose of cherry and raspberry yoghurt, alive and focused. Initially sharp with a punch of acidity, it turns strict and linear, framed by well-integrated tannins with a spiced, cool liquorice edge. Serious yet controlled, it offers clarity, precision, and purity, with mouthwatering acidity and minty, graphite terroir notes. Not as full as some, but faultless, it’s structured, suave, and racy, with shiny, long-lasting flavour. A yield of 33 hl/ha. 3.5 pH, and 100% new oak ageing, no press wine. A en primeur blend as wines are still ageing separately.

Intensely floral on the nose, you also find oceanic influences, mint, spice, smoke, licorice, black raspberries, cherries, and plums. Medium-bodied, elegant, fresh, and juicy, the marine influence from the limestone terroir is notably strong this year, enhancing the vibrancy, length, lift, and complexity of the wine. For Ausone, you will be able to enjoy this early, with only a modicum of aging. The wine blends 65% Cabernet Franc with 35% Merlot. 13.67% ABV, 3.54 pH. Harvest took place September 30 - October 5. Production was smaller than usual. Drink from 2030-2065. 95-97 pts

A nose driven by stony minerality, where refined dark fruits (black cherry, blackcurrant) and a touch of iris unfold. The palate is sumptuous and enveloping, carried by lovely, shimmering aromatic fruit. The substance stretches on at length, with breadth, in a brushed‑silk texture. A wine of superb harmony.