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2012 Chapelle d'Ausone
2012 Chapelle d'Ausone
2012 Chapelle d'Ausone
2012 Chapelle d'Ausone
2012 Chapelle d'Ausone
2012 Chapelle d'Ausone

2012 Chapelle d'Ausone

Red Bordeaux Blend

France / Bordeaux / Libournais / Saint-Emilion

$1,105
RP 93
V 92
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2012 La Chapelle d'Ausone, Saint-Emilion, France

Château Ausone is the jewel of the estate, a masterpiece of subtle elegance. Like a cathedral, it initially presents a big, powerful, mineral profile of Cabernet Franc.
The estate also offers a lovely overture, Chapelle d’Ausone. Crafted in the same conditions as its elder sibling, its slightest concern is that it is made with grapes from young vines that will later produce the First Wine. Beside the Cabernet Franc, the Merlot stands out more distinctly, enhancing the crisp fruit and mingling with the subtlest hints of Cabernet Sauvignon. As always, Ausone’s hallmark of taste, its omnipresent elegance, is passionately displayed.

Plantation of density
2631-5040 plants/acre

Soil
Clay, limestone with asterias

Average vines age
15 years

Yield
32 hl/ha

Harvest Date
Merlot: 9, 11, 12 octobre
Cabernet Franc: 13, 15, 17 octobre
Cabernet Sauvignon : 16 octobre

Blend 2012
60% Cabernet Franc
25% Merlot
15% Cabernet sauvignon

Ageing
Fermentation and maceration from 4 weeks in thermoregulated wooden vats then ageing for about 20 months in 85% oak barrels.

RP 93

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

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. Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr, Issue date: April 2015. Drinking window: 2015 - 2040.
V 92

Vinous

The 2012 Chapelle d'Ausone is boisterous, open and deeply expressive, all of which provide tons of insight into what makes this Saint-Emilion property so special. Rose petal, mint and savory herbs lead to a core of dark red/purplish fruit. In this vintage, the Chapelle is unusually dominated by Cabernet Franc, which gives the wine much of its aromatic signature, poise and brilliant energy. This is a fabulous second wine from Ausone. The blend is 60% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, Issue date: July 2015. Drinking window: 2016 - 2032.

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RP 93

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

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. Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr, Issue date: April 2015. Drinking window: 2015 - 2040.
V 92

Vinous

The 2012 Chapelle d'Ausone is boisterous, open and deeply expressive, all of which provide tons of insight into what makes this Saint-Emilion property so special. Rose petal, mint and savory herbs lead to a core of dark red/purplish fruit. In this vintage, the Chapelle is unusually dominated by Cabernet Franc, which gives the wine much of its aromatic signature, poise and brilliant energy. This is a fabulous second wine from Ausone. The blend is 60% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, Issue date: July 2015. Drinking window: 2016 - 2032.

2012 La Chapelle d'Ausone, Saint-Emilion, France

Château Ausone is the jewel of the estate, a masterpiece of subtle elegance. Like a cathedral, it initially presents a big, powerful, mineral profile of Cabernet Franc.
The estate also offers a lovely overture, Chapelle d’Ausone. Crafted in the same conditions as its elder sibling, its slightest concern is that it is made with grapes from young vines that will later produce the First Wine. Beside the Cabernet Franc, the Merlot stands out more distinctly, enhancing the crisp fruit and mingling with the subtlest hints of Cabernet Sauvignon. As always, Ausone’s hallmark of taste, its omnipresent elegance, is passionately displayed.

Plantation of density
2631-5040 plants/acre

Soil
Clay, limestone with asterias

Average vines age
15 years

Yield
32 hl/ha

Harvest Date
Merlot: 9, 11, 12 octobre
Cabernet Franc: 13, 15, 17 octobre
Cabernet Sauvignon : 16 octobre

Blend 2012
60% Cabernet Franc
25% Merlot
15% Cabernet sauvignon

Ageing
Fermentation and maceration from 4 weeks in thermoregulated wooden vats then ageing for about 20 months in 85% oak barrels.

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