2016 La Chapelle d’Ausone wine Saint Emilion France sold by Angry Wine Merchant 2016 Chapelle d'Ausone 2016 Chapelle d'Ausone 2016 Chapelle d'Ausone 2016 Chapelle d'Ausone 2016 Chapelle d'Ausone
2016 La Chapelle d’Ausone wine Saint Emilion France sold by Angry Wine Merchant
2016 Chapelle d'Ausone
2016 Chapelle d'Ausone
2016 Chapelle d'Ausone
2016 Chapelle d'Ausone
2016 Chapelle d'Ausone

2016 Chapelle d'Ausone

Red Bordeaux Blend

France / Bordeaux / Libournais  / Saint-Emilion

$225
RP 94
V 95
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2016 La Chapelle d’Ausone – Refined Right Bank Precision

The 2016 La Chapelle d’Ausone offers a focused and elegant expression of Saint-Emilion, shaped by the same limestone-rich terroir that defines Chateau Ausone. Produced in limited quantities, this wine reflects meticulous vineyard selection and a style built around balance, structure, and clarity rather than excess weight.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of black cherry, plum, graphite, and subtle floral tones lead the nose. On the palate, the wine is poised and finely detailed, with supple tannins framing dark fruit and mineral elements. Fresh acidity provides lift through the mid-palate, while the finish remains long, polished, and quietly persistent.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

The blend is driven by Cabernet Franc and Merlot sourced from limestone and clay parcels on the slopes of Saint-Emilion. Fermentation is carried out with careful extraction, followed by aging in French oak barrels selected to support texture without overshadowing the wine’s natural expression. The 2016 growing season delivered ideal conditions, allowing for full phenolic ripeness and excellent balance.

Investment & Collectibility

As the second wine of one of Bordeaux’s most revered Right Bank estates, La Chapelle d’Ausone offers a compelling opportunity for collectors seeking pedigree and longevity. The 2016 vintage is especially attractive due to its structure, consistency, and strong reputation within the broader Bordeaux market.

Vintage Insights & Accolades

The 2016 Bordeaux vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest of the decade, producing wines of precision and aging potential. At Ausone, these conditions translated into exceptional purity and structural harmony.

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RP 94

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

(Rating 94+) A blend of 56% Cabernet Franc, 22% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Chapelle d'Ausone sings of black raspberries, kirsch and plum preserves with hints of unsmoked cigars, pencil lead, lavender and chocolate box plus a waft of garrigue. Medium-bodied and fantastically elegant in the mouth, the red and black fruit layers are beautifully framed by firm yet fine-grained tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and minerally. Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Issue date: November 2018. Drinking window: 2020 - 2040.
V 95

Vinous

The 2016 Chapelle d'Ausone offers intense black cherries, raspberry coulis and marmalade aromas on the nose, manifesting more delineation in the glass over the course of 10-15 minutes. The palate is medium-bodied with fine­grained tannins, very pure black fruit and tangible mineralite and tension on the finish. This is pure class, a wine of nobility and deliciousness. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. Reviewed by Neal Martin, Issue date: January 2020. Drinking window: 2022 - 2045.

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To protect wine quality, all orders are packed in EPS foam shippers, with gel packs when necessary. During extreme hot and cold days, we recommend selecting Next Day Air service. If Ground shipping is selected during extreme temperatures, a signed waiver may be required to release us from liability due to temperature exposure.

For OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, bottles are removed and shipped in foam for safety. The wooden case ships separately via Ground unless otherwise requested.

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  • CRITICAL REVIEWS
  • WINEMAKER NOTES
RP 94

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

(Rating 94+) A blend of 56% Cabernet Franc, 22% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Chapelle d'Ausone sings of black raspberries, kirsch and plum preserves with hints of unsmoked cigars, pencil lead, lavender and chocolate box plus a waft of garrigue. Medium-bodied and fantastically elegant in the mouth, the red and black fruit layers are beautifully framed by firm yet fine-grained tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and minerally. Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Issue date: November 2018. Drinking window: 2020 - 2040.
V 95

Vinous

The 2016 Chapelle d'Ausone offers intense black cherries, raspberry coulis and marmalade aromas on the nose, manifesting more delineation in the glass over the course of 10-15 minutes. The palate is medium-bodied with fine­grained tannins, very pure black fruit and tangible mineralite and tension on the finish. This is pure class, a wine of nobility and deliciousness. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. Reviewed by Neal Martin, Issue date: January 2020. Drinking window: 2022 - 2045.

2016 La Chapelle d’Ausone – Refined Right Bank Precision

The 2016 La Chapelle d’Ausone offers a focused and elegant expression of Saint-Emilion, shaped by the same limestone-rich terroir that defines Chateau Ausone. Produced in limited quantities, this wine reflects meticulous vineyard selection and a style built around balance, structure, and clarity rather than excess weight.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of black cherry, plum, graphite, and subtle floral tones lead the nose. On the palate, the wine is poised and finely detailed, with supple tannins framing dark fruit and mineral elements. Fresh acidity provides lift through the mid-palate, while the finish remains long, polished, and quietly persistent.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

The blend is driven by Cabernet Franc and Merlot sourced from limestone and clay parcels on the slopes of Saint-Emilion. Fermentation is carried out with careful extraction, followed by aging in French oak barrels selected to support texture without overshadowing the wine’s natural expression. The 2016 growing season delivered ideal conditions, allowing for full phenolic ripeness and excellent balance.

Investment & Collectibility

As the second wine of one of Bordeaux’s most revered Right Bank estates, La Chapelle d’Ausone offers a compelling opportunity for collectors seeking pedigree and longevity. The 2016 vintage is especially attractive due to its structure, consistency, and strong reputation within the broader Bordeaux market.

Vintage Insights & Accolades

The 2016 Bordeaux vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest of the decade, producing wines of precision and aging potential. At Ausone, these conditions translated into exceptional purity and structural harmony.

Explore Related Collections

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