Chateau Ausone 2004

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Ausone
Vintage	2004
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, St. Emilion
Grape	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2040
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2040
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (94)

One of the vintage’s most compelling wines (what’s new about that?), Alain Vauthier’s beloved 2004 Ausone has closed down considerably since I tasted it out of barrel, but it remains among the most concentrated wines of the vintage. Furthermore, along with Petrus, it will probably be the longest-lived. A dense purple color is accompanied by a celestial perfume of blue and black fruits, wet stones, flowers, and incense. On the palate, the wine exhibits exceptional power and concentration, but this historic terroir has also provided a surreal lightness to the wine’s impression. Beautiful flavors, sensational depth, and abundant structure suggest this 2004 will not be close to full maturity for 8-10 years. It should last for four decades.

Winespectator (95)

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.

BOW (8.75)