Chateau Ausone, St. Emilion 1er Cru Grand Classé 2016 Size::6 Bottle Case showing chocolate and cassis flavours

showing chocolate and cassis flavours and a wonderfully long finish

Finishes with a touch of herby stemmy flavour

the wine ages for some months in concrete

This stately Chardonnay rival stands shoulder to shoulder with its Côte d'Or cousins

Whilst rather flat at the bottom Forets quickly turns into a steep slope towards the top of the hill

Chateau Ausone, St. Emilion 1er Cru Grand Classé 2016 Size::6 Bottle Case showing chocolate and cassis flavours"Allocation only, email wine@worldwine. com. au to secure allocation" Its deep ruby purple hue is accompanied by a beautiful nose of spring flowers, raspberries, black currants, and crushed rocks. The wine is dense, medium to full bodied, and pure with sweet tannin as well as a surprisingly evolved, forward style.