The Château Ausone 2022 is widely regarded as a legendary release from Saint-Émilion, marked by its exceptional power, depth, and structural precision. This vintage is particularly notable as it was the first following the estate’s withdrawal from the official Saint-Émilion classification, though it remains one of the world’s most sought-after “Right Bank” wines.
Tasting Profile
- Appearance: A deep, opaque purple-black hue.
- Nose: Highly complex, featuring intense aromas of black cherry, wild blueberry, and cassis, layered with notes of crushed violets, graphite, licorice, and exotic spices like cumin and cinnamon.
- Palate: Full-bodied and “muscular,” it offers a velvety texture with very fine-grained, firm tannins. Reviewers highlight its “ballerina-like” elegance despite its massive power, finished with a long, saline, and mineral-driven aftertaste.
