1983 Chateau Ausone
Bordeaux Blend Red
France / Bordeaux / Libournais / Saint-Emilion
WINEMAKER NOTES
1983 Chateau Ausone – A Mature Expression of Saint-Emilion Grandeur
The 1983 Chateau Ausone offers a rare look into the evolution of one of Saint-Emilion’s most historic and revered estates. Situated on limestone slopes overlooking the Dordogne, Ausone has long been defined by its ability to produce wines of longevity and restraint. This vintage reflects a classical era of Bordeaux, shaped by balance, site expression, and patient aging.
Tasting Notes
Fully mature, the 1983 reveals complex aromas of dried cherry, tobacco leaf, cedar, and truffle. The palate is refined and resolved, with softened tannins supporting layers of savory red fruit, earth, and mineral tones. While gentle in structure, the wine maintains freshness and poise through a lingering, nuanced finish that highlights its limestone-driven character.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The blend is centered on Cabernet Franc with Merlot in a supporting role, drawn from old vines planted on steep limestone and clay soils. Traditional vinification and extended aging in French oak defined the winemaking approach during this period, allowing the wine to develop complexity over decades rather than emphasizing immediate power.
Investment & Collectibility
Older vintages of Chateau Ausone are increasingly scarce, particularly from eras marked by lower production and traditional methods. The 1983 holds strong appeal for collectors focused on mature Right Bank Bordeaux and historically significant estates with proven aging records.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
The 1983 Bordeaux vintage favored supple textures and early approachability, with top estates producing wines capable of extended evolution. At Ausone, these conditions yielded a wine of elegance, nuance, and enduring interest.
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1983 Chateau Ausone
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1983 Chateau Ausone – A Mature Expression of Saint-Emilion Grandeur
The 1983 Chateau Ausone offers a rare look into the evolution of one of Saint-Emilion’s most historic and revered estates. Situated on limestone slopes overlooking the Dordogne, Ausone has long been defined by its ability to produce wines of longevity and restraint. This vintage reflects a classical era of Bordeaux, shaped by balance, site expression, and patient aging.
Tasting Notes
Fully mature, the 1983 reveals complex aromas of dried cherry, tobacco leaf, cedar, and truffle. The palate is refined and resolved, with softened tannins supporting layers of savory red fruit, earth, and mineral tones. While gentle in structure, the wine maintains freshness and poise through a lingering, nuanced finish that highlights its limestone-driven character.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The blend is centered on Cabernet Franc with Merlot in a supporting role, drawn from old vines planted on steep limestone and clay soils. Traditional vinification and extended aging in French oak defined the winemaking approach during this period, allowing the wine to develop complexity over decades rather than emphasizing immediate power.
Investment & Collectibility
Older vintages of Chateau Ausone are increasingly scarce, particularly from eras marked by lower production and traditional methods. The 1983 holds strong appeal for collectors focused on mature Right Bank Bordeaux and historically significant estates with proven aging records.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
The 1983 Bordeaux vintage favored supple textures and early approachability, with top estates producing wines capable of extended evolution. At Ausone, these conditions yielded a wine of elegance, nuance, and enduring interest.
Explore Related Collections
1983 Chateau Ausone
1983 Chateau Ausone – A Mature Expression of Saint-Emilion Grandeur
The 1983 Chateau Ausone offers a rare look into the evolution of one of Saint-Emilion’s most historic and revered estates. Situated on limestone slopes overlooking the Dordogne, Ausone has long been defined by its ability to produce wines of longevity and restraint. This vintage reflects a classical era of Bordeaux, shaped by balance, site expression, and patient aging.
Tasting Notes
Fully mature, the 1983 reveals complex aromas of dried cherry, tobacco leaf, cedar, and truffle. The palate is refined and resolved, with softened tannins supporting layers of savory red fruit, earth, and mineral tones. While gentle in structure, the wine maintains freshness and poise through a lingering, nuanced finish that highlights its limestone-driven character.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The blend is centered on Cabernet Franc with Merlot in a supporting role, drawn from old vines planted on steep limestone and clay soils. Traditional vinification and extended aging in French oak defined the winemaking approach during this period, allowing the wine to develop complexity over decades rather than emphasizing immediate power.
Investment & Collectibility
Older vintages of Chateau Ausone are increasingly scarce, particularly from eras marked by lower production and traditional methods. The 1983 holds strong appeal for collectors focused on mature Right Bank Bordeaux and historically significant estates with proven aging records.
Vintage Insights & Accolades
The 1983 Bordeaux vintage favored supple textures and early approachability, with top estates producing wines capable of extended evolution. At Ausone, these conditions yielded a wine of elegance, nuance, and enduring interest.
Explore Related Collections
1983 Chateau Ausone
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