2014 Chapelle d'Ausone

Red Bordeaux Blend

France / Bordeaux / Libournais / Saint-Emilion

$1,190
RP 92
V 92
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2014 La Chapelle d'Ausone, Saint-Emilion, France

La Chapelle d'Ausone is the second wine from Château Ausone.
Chateau Ausone is one of the few famous Bordeaux wine estates that few.
They have changed hands several times in recent years. In fact, only 3 different families have been owners of this Staint Émilion estate since its inception.
The Lescours family, from the 13th to the 16th century. Followed by Jacques de Lescure and his heirs In XVII century. At the end of the 17th century, the Chatonnet-Cantenat family together with the Dubois-Challon-Vauthier took over. Today, Alain Vauthier runs Château Ausone along with his daughter Pauline Vauthier.
When asking any Bordeaux wine producer or Châteaux owners, the vast majority agree that the best terroir in Bordeaux is owned by Château Ausone.
This terroir, together with the skills of Alain Vauthier, have turned Château Ausone into
one of the best producers in the world.


Vintage: 2014
Producer: La Chapelle dAusone 2014
Denomination: Appellation Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Contrôlée
Origin: France / Bordeaux / Saint-Emilion
Classification: Grand Cru Classé
Graduation: 13.5º
Presentation: 75 cl.
Varieties: Merlot 50%, Cabernet Franc 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Vineyard age: 50 years
Plantation density: 6,500-12,600 vines/ha
Vineyard area: 7 ha
Soil: Clay and limestone
Yield per hectare: 33 hl/ha
Harvest: Manual
Fermentation: Wood tanks
Aging: 18-20 months
Barrel type: French oak, 85% new
Service temperature: 16-18°C
Closure type: Cork
Type of wine: Bordeaux reds

RP 92

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2014 Chapelle d'Ausone came across quite plush when I tasted it from barrel. Now in bottle it has certainly attained a more classic style without compromising the satisfying delineation and focus. There is plenty of fresh red cherry, crushed strawberry and loganberry fruit to savor, an undercurrent and limestone that percolates through. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, very refined and focused with superb tension and nuance. This just glides across the mouth, not a million miles away from the 2014 La Clotte in style, blessed with a very persistent finish. Reviewed by Neal Martin, Issue date: March 2017. Drinking window: 2020 - 2040.
V 92

Vinous

The 2014 Chapelle d'Ausone is soft, open-knit and silky. Dark red and purplish-hued stone fruits, mint, rose petal and lavender are pushed front and center in the Chapelle, Ausone's Merlot-based second wine. Radiant and enveloping, the 2014 will drink nicely right out of the gate. A closing flourish of rose petal, blood orange and spice adds an exotic flair to this very pretty and expressive Saint-Émilion. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, Issue date: February 2017. Drinking window: 2017 - 2029.

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RP 92

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2014 Chapelle d'Ausone came across quite plush when I tasted it from barrel. Now in bottle it has certainly attained a more classic style without compromising the satisfying delineation and focus. There is plenty of fresh red cherry, crushed strawberry and loganberry fruit to savor, an undercurrent and limestone that percolates through. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, very refined and focused with superb tension and nuance. This just glides across the mouth, not a million miles away from the 2014 La Clotte in style, blessed with a very persistent finish. Reviewed by Neal Martin, Issue date: March 2017. Drinking window: 2020 - 2040.
V 92

Vinous

The 2014 Chapelle d'Ausone is soft, open-knit and silky. Dark red and purplish-hued stone fruits, mint, rose petal and lavender are pushed front and center in the Chapelle, Ausone's Merlot-based second wine. Radiant and enveloping, the 2014 will drink nicely right out of the gate. A closing flourish of rose petal, blood orange and spice adds an exotic flair to this very pretty and expressive Saint-Émilion. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, Issue date: February 2017. Drinking window: 2017 - 2029.

2014 La Chapelle d'Ausone, Saint-Emilion, France

La Chapelle d'Ausone is the second wine from Château Ausone.
Chateau Ausone is one of the few famous Bordeaux wine estates that few.
They have changed hands several times in recent years. In fact, only 3 different families have been owners of this Staint Émilion estate since its inception.
The Lescours family, from the 13th to the 16th century. Followed by Jacques de Lescure and his heirs In XVII century. At the end of the 17th century, the Chatonnet-Cantenat family together with the Dubois-Challon-Vauthier took over. Today, Alain Vauthier runs Château Ausone along with his daughter Pauline Vauthier.
When asking any Bordeaux wine producer or Châteaux owners, the vast majority agree that the best terroir in Bordeaux is owned by Château Ausone.
This terroir, together with the skills of Alain Vauthier, have turned Château Ausone into
one of the best producers in the world.


Vintage: 2014
Producer: La Chapelle dAusone 2014
Denomination: Appellation Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Contrôlée
Origin: France / Bordeaux / Saint-Emilion
Classification: Grand Cru Classé
Graduation: 13.5º
Presentation: 75 cl.
Varieties: Merlot 50%, Cabernet Franc 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Vineyard age: 50 years
Plantation density: 6,500-12,600 vines/ha
Vineyard area: 7 ha
Soil: Clay and limestone
Yield per hectare: 33 hl/ha
Harvest: Manual
Fermentation: Wood tanks
Aging: 18-20 months
Barrel type: French oak, 85% new
Service temperature: 16-18°C
Closure type: Cork
Type of wine: Bordeaux reds

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