90-94 / 100
Noncontractual photograph
Level Top-shoulder ( - )
Label Highly damaged
Vintage | 1964 |
Rating | 90-94 |
Classification | St Emilion - 1er Grand Cru Classé A |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Emilion |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Price | More than 300 € |
Château | Ausone |
Country | France |
As Angelus, Cheval Blanc and Pavie, Ausone is ranked as Premier Grand Cru Classé A in Saint Emilion. Ausone is a tiny area of 7 acres located on the slopes of St. Emilion. Situated on the location of the villa of the Latin poet Ausonius, the area enjoys a southern exposure, terraced vineyards and very old grape varieties. The cellar, dug into the rock, is extraordinary. The wine, long known to be assertive, they are dense, intense with complex aromas that allow Ausone to rank amongst the best Bordeaux estates. The grape varieties are merlot, cabernet franc with a majority of cabernet franc (55%).
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CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1964
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Soft and sweet in cask for such a young wine. Developed attractively through the 1970s. I often noticed a tobacco-like scent which reminds me of Graves. Fine quality, drinking well. Some charm.