Jay Kline

9.2

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. — 3 months ago

KP

9.2

I like this one. Would pair great with Sushi on Fridays. Low concentration. Black Cherry on nose. Smooth and earthy, but light. Short finish. — 8 months ago

Jay Eagan

9.6

Red fruit with some spice — 2 years ago

with Kristine

Ivan Wolpert

9.0

Honeydew, apples, lovely acidity - great wine/value - black bass with lobster sauce at home — 3 months ago

Darren Harper

9.5

Very good. — 5 months ago

with Natalie

Joe Christenson

9.2

Delightful. Lemon peel and clean mineral. The finish lasts longer than expected and it’s super clean. Pairs beautifully with seafood and would work equally well as a warm weather white on its own. Looking forward to drinking this again. — a year ago

Donna Kwiatek

9.3

Dry, crisp - perfect for summertime - especially on the beach in Cape May — 3 months ago

Nicole Schilling

9.6

Fantastic - Scannicchino’s Philly — 6 months ago

Jess

9.1

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 — 9 months ago

Kim watt

9.8

2018 green apple, lemon and slight stone. Very nice. — 3 years ago