David Shaw

9.2

Ruby red with a tinge of purple hue. Vegetal note with cedar box in nose, cherry pit, raspberry flavors with a hint of cranberry, notes of white pepper, herbs and spice. Length in the fruit and spice flavors but not in your face; assertive but not bold, autumn like in the flavor profile. Good but light level of acid, soft but with a tannic bite in aftertaste on top of palate and side of cheeks. Ripe black plum in the aftertaste. A lot going on here in terms of the senses. A fun wine to sip and reflect upon. Glad I’ve got another bottle tucked away for another day. After 24 hours, fruit and spice had receded somewhat, but spearmint abounded in the nose and mouth. — a month ago

jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

10

Vision, power and grace — 2 years ago

Karen Tripson

9.2

Love this! Buy again. Nice hosts gift. — 3 years ago

Anastasia B

9.3

Beautiful. From legendary Thierry Germain. Ungrafted rootstocks planted on sandy topsoil. 12,5% abv. Dense yet weightless. Like ballerina performing a physically demanding solo yet evoking a sense of lightness and grace on the edge of your tongue. High acidity, soft chalky-type (drying) tannins, but juicy. — a month ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.4

2015 vintage. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Excellent wine from a Cru Classé that remains very much under the radar and, therefore, the prices are very reasonable for the quality. This is also the smallest Margaux Cru Classé with 16 hectares of vines. Tasted at the Château alongside the 2017. While the 2017 is a very good Classic Margaux, it doesn't have the concentration and depth of the 2015, the first produced in the new winemaking facilities. It combines grace and power with impeccable balance and a very long finish. Also tasted the first vintage of an attractive new white wine ( 2022 vintage), produced at sister estate Château Labégorce, an intriguing blend from Chardonnay, Albariño and Petit Manseng (label is not finished yet). — 10 months ago

Jason Sliwa

9.2

Rich and elegant. Such a nice find in an excellent wine list. — 2 years ago

Rachel Mulholland

10

Aerate this vintage and enjoy! The taste is silky, jammy, velvety and delicious from start to finish. This pairs well with a spicy / salty charcuterie board, including fruit. Love. — 3 years ago

Daniel veit

9.3

Power and grace all in one sip. — 2 months ago

David Shaw

9.0

Purple red, very good clarity, medium pigment extraction. Cherry, raspberry aromas with some barrel wood. On initial pour, cola, black pepper and sour plum. Soft mouthfeel but slightly bitter finish. Needs time to open. After two hours, flavors resolve into tart plum and some cola with slight pomegranate finish, mild skin astringency, good balance, almost no bitterness. A different take from previous vintages but solid rendition of the variety. — 5 months ago

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9.9

The 2019 Ausone was picked September 20-27 for the Merlot and October 3, 5 and 7 for the Cabernet Franc, then matured for 20 months in new French oak with light toasting. This is very refined and focused on the nose, less opulent compared to recent vintages, and very sophisticated, with hints of Montecristo cigar interwoven through the red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine but quite firm tannins that frame the lightly spiced black fruit. Touches of pencil lead and white pepper appear toward the prolonged finish. This very composed Ausone might actually drink earlier than other vintages but unequivocally has the substance to age with grace in bottle. There is an abiding sense of completeness here. (Neal Martin, Vinous, February 2022)
— 2 years ago