Chapelle D'Ausone Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2011

The 2011 Chapelle d’Ausone, still holding court with firm structure, unfolds a bouquet that mingles plums, blackberries, and an intriguing whisper of graphite – a token from its limestone terroir. Subtle hints of oak nestle within, a testament to its meticulous aging. On the palate, one can discern a balance; the audacity of cassis and delicate dark cherry notes dance amidst tobacco undertones in a sophisticated reel. Indeed, the nature-derived restraint evident in the 2011 Chapelle d’Ausone facilitates a unique storytelling through each sip, chronicling a year when both vine and vintner were tested. With cellaring potential tracing into the late 2020s and beyond, one would do well to keep their cellars accented with this thoughtful vintage from Château Ausone – an articulate expression amidst Bordeaux’s choral array. ABV: 13.5%