Chateau La Chapelle d'Ausone 2012 Chateau Ausone

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Ausone
Vintage	2012
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, St. Emilion
Grape	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Alcohol %	13%
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2030
Stock	11

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (92)

One can’t say enough about the amazing job that Alain Vauthier and his daughter have done at this historic property on the decomposed limestone slopes of St.-Emilion. About half of their production goes into the second wine, Chapelle D’Ausone, which gives you an indication of the compulsive perfectionist attitude of the Vauthiers. The 2012 Chapelle D’Ausone has a dense ruby/purple color and is rich, broad and expansive, with notes of plum, blueberry and black raspberry fruit, powdered chalk and flowers. The wine is medium to full-bodied, beautifully pure and long and rich. This is better than many of the vintages of Ausone in the 1940s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, which says a lot about what Vauthier has achieved. Drink it over the next 20-25 years.

BOW (8.25)

James Suckling (95)

This is really superb with a chalk, dark berry, raspberry and citrus character. Full body, firm tannins and all in fruit. Wow.