It aged for 20 months in new oak with just over half the Cabernet Franc aged in foudres (the Merlot is apparently less receptive to this larger vessel)
Right now it's planted with 70% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc
with a broad attack and a layered
and fresh black olive tapenade leading to an elegant and almost mouthwatering finish of shadows of salinity and savory notes on fine tannins which seem to linger for just the right amount of time
dark chocolate and walnut husk character
Château Ausone 2023 (Pre-Arrival) It aged for 20 monthsBordeaux Futures 2023 estimated arrival Summer 2026 Appellation: Saint milion Size: 750mL Ratings: 98 100 The Wine Independent "A blend of 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot, the 2023 Ausone has a pH of 3. 63 and a deep garnet purple color. It is very mute and reticent to show its personality to start, needing a lot of shaking and pleading to coax out a series of intense scents: fresh blackberries, violets, licorice, pencil shavings, and tar, leading