The 2024 Château Ausone is described by critics as a “star of the vintage,” standing out for its precision and clarity in a challenging growing season. This vintage leans heavily into the estate’s limestone terroir, offering a classic, linear profile with lower alcohol levels (approx. 13.67% ABV) and high acidity.
- Aging: 100% new French oak for 20 months.
- Drinking Window: Best enjoyed between 2027 and 2047, though its structure suggests it can age for 40+ years.
- Nose: Intensely perfumed with notes of black cherry, black raspberry, violets, and peony, alongside hints of graphite and forest floor.
- Palate: Medium-bodied and silky with “chalky” minerality. It is noted for its “suave and racy” structure, delivering flavors of cassis bud, jasmine, and exotic spices.
