Château Ausone Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 1982 (750ml) Cork colors and flavors associated with

colors and flavors associated with the Paso Robles region

dry finish that’s fierce

from vine to cellar to bottle

extending into late October for Nebbiolo

and stunning

Château Ausone Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 1982 (750ml) Cork colors and flavors associated withA pleasant surprise when I think of what proprietor Alain Vauthier has done over the last decade, the outstanding 1982 Ausone exhibits plenty of licorice, fruitcake, mineral, kirsch, and black fruit characteristics. Medium bodied and elegant with a touch of austerity at the finish, it should be consumed over the next 10 years. This is a cellared bottle it has been kept in the best possible condition; however, there are no guarantees to the quality,