I like this one. Would pair great with Sushi on Fridays. Low concentration. Black Cherry on nose. Smooth and earthy, but light. Short finish. — 7 months ago
Honeydew, apples, lovely acidity - great wine/value - black bass with lobster sauce at home — 2 months ago
Very good. — 4 months ago
Dry, crisp - perfect for summertime - especially on the beach in Cape May — 2 months ago
Fantastic - Scannicchino’s Philly — 5 months ago
Pale lemon color.
Aromas of soft citrus, flinty minerality.
Dry. Flavors of lime, saline, flint. Very mineral driven.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 8 months ago
2018 green apple, lemon and slight stone. Very nice. — 3 years ago
Jay Kline
Opened earlier in the day and double decanted a few hours prior to service. The 2011 Chapelle d’Ausone pours an opaque ruby/purple color; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with powerful notes of black currants, purple flowers, tobacco, earth, and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This was back when Merlot constituted more of the blend at nearly 50/50 with Cabernet Franc (although there seems to be a kinds of ideas about the exact breakdown). These days, it’s nearly 75% Cabernet Franc, a trend that’s been gaining popularity throughout Saint-Emilion. If this is Ausone’s second wine, I would imagine the Grand Vin is pretty sensational…and likely long lived. This seemed youthful. No doubt, the more green nature of the 2011 vintage is playing a role in that but there’s also undeniable quality. Drink now with patience and through 2036 with ease. — 2 months ago