98+ Points
97 Points
96 Points
97 Points

Chateau Ausone 2010

SKU: CHA1201010 UCNZ

$3,749.99

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The 2010 Château Ausone is a monumental wine, showcasing incredible intensity and concentration thanks to its low yields and the dominant presence of Cabernet Franc. This powerful structure is complemented by a creamy texture, providing a seamless balance between richness and elegance.

With its deep, saturated ruby-red color, Ausone 2010 is known for its remarkable aromatic complexity, featuring notes of black cherry, black raspberry, coffee, and exotic oak, underpinned by a graphite mineral edge. This rich tapestry of flavors is met with a tannic spine that supports its extraordi

Praised for its superb aging potential, the 2010 vintage of Château Ausone promises to evolve beautifully over the next several decades. Its current profile, characterized by a powerful and youthful expression, indicates that it will continue to develop and reveal even greater nuances with time.

Critic Scores

98+ // Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2010 Ausone struck me as another brilliant, potentially perfect wine, which should come as no shock to people who have been following Vauthier’s work over the last decade or more. Backward and intense, this wine offers up notes of crushed chalk/rock mineralilty interwoven with blueberry, black raspberry and cassis as well as some graphite and vanillin. It is incredibly rich but at the same time precise, fresh and vivacious. This is a super wine, but it will require enormous patience from its potential suitors. Forget it for a decade and drink it over the following 50+ years. One of the other perfectionist, compulsive producers in St.-Emilion is Alain Vauthier, who is now capably assisted by his daughter."

97 // Neal Martin

"Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux 2010 tasting. The Ausone 2010 has an intoxicating bouquet with outstanding definition and precision, a light marine influence of seaweed and brine that becomes more accentuated with time. The palate is very precise with fine tannins, quite sharp dark blackberry and wild strawberry fruit, a dash of white pepper sprinkled over the back palate that builds to an elegant spicy finish. Not the "biggest" wine against its peers, but it oozes class. This is an intoxicating Saint Emilion from Alain Vauthier and his team. Tasted January 2014."

96 // Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

"Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Ausone opens with notes of sweaty leather, iron ore, Marmite toast and prunes with hints of dried herbs and charcuterie plus a medicinal waft. Full-bodied, the palate has a very racy line of acidity and well-played, chewy tannins supporting the maturing fruit, finishing with an herbal lift."

97 // Wine Spectator

"Very sappy and intense, offering racy red licorice, red currant and violet notes, with nice taut acidity and a long, minerally finish. Combines power and austerity, with excellent drive. For those who like backbone in their wines."

Product Details

Red

2010

Merlot Blend

Château Ausone

Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.5%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

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Description

Château Ausone 2010 is a remarkable example of the estate's commitment to excellence, combining extraordinary power with an elegant finesse. The wine presents a deep, saturated ruby-red color, hinting at its concentrated nature. On the nose, it offers an impressive array of aromas including black cherry, black raspberry, coffee, and violet, enriched by complex notes of exotic oak and graphite. This complexity translates onto the palate with a creamy texture that complements the wine's intense, calcaire-driven energy.
With a finish that is both building and endless, the 2010 Ausone displays a perfect blend of richness and clarity. Its tannins are firm yet polished, supporting a structure that promises exceptional aging potential. This wine, with its intricate balance of power and grace, stands as a testament to the estate's mastery and is expected to reward those who exercise patience with an extraordinary drinking experience over the coming decades.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackcurrant, Blueberry, Cassis

Palate:

Black Cherry, Graphite, Violet

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

Château Ausone 2010 is a remarkable example of the estate's commitment to excellence, combining extraordinary power with an elegant finesse. The wine presents a deep, saturated ruby-red color, hinting at its concentrated nature. On the nose, it offers an impressive array of aromas including black cherry, black raspberry, coffee, and violet, enriched by complex notes of exotic oak and graphite. This complexity translates onto the palate with a creamy texture that complements the wine's intense, calcaire-driven energy.

With a finish that is both building and endless, the 2010 Ausone displays a perfect blend of richness and clarity. Its tannins are firm yet polished, supporting a structure that promises exceptional aging potential. This wine, with its intricate balance of power and grace, stands as a testament to the estate's mastery and is expected to reward those who exercise patience with an extraordinary drinking experience over the coming decades.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blackcurrant, Blueberry, Cassis

Palate:

Black Cherry, Graphite, Violet

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat

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