Classification | Premier Grand Cru Classe A |
Type | Red |
Brand | Chateau Ausone |
Vintage | 1988 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, St. Emilion |
Grape | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Slightly bin stained |
Drinkable | -2040 |
Stock | 0 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Slightly bin stained |
Condition | High-Top shoulder |
Label | Slightly bin stained |
Condition | Top shoulder |
Label | Slightly bin stained |
The 1988 Ausone may need 20 years to reach its peak. Unlike a number of 1988s where the balance between tannin and fruit favors the former (always a troubling sign), Ausone offers plenty of juicy red and black fruit extract in a medium-bodied, superbly concentrated, intense and powerful format. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2040.
Made when the château supposedly produced exciting wines, this is rather simple, with berry and tobacco character, full body and velvety tannins.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.