Classificatie | Premier Grand Cru Classe A |
Wijnsoort | Rood |
Producent | Chateau Ausone |
Jaar | 1988 |
Land | Frankrijk |
Streek | Bordeaux, St. Emilion |
Druif | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend |
Inhoud | 0,75 |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Licht gevlekt |
Drinkbaar | -2040 |
Voorraad | 0 |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Licht gevlekt |
Conditie | High-Top shoulder |
Etiket | Licht gevlekt |
Conditie | Top shoulder |
Etiket | Licht gevlekt |
The 1988 Ausone may need 20 years to reach its peak. Unlike a number of 1988s where the balance between tannin and fruit favors the former (always a troubling sign), Ausone offers plenty of juicy red and black fruit extract in a medium-bodied, superbly concentrated, intense and powerful format. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2040.
Made when the château supposedly produced exciting wines, this is rather simple, with berry and tobacco character, full body and velvety tannins.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.