Ausone
1973 Ausone Ausone
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Classification:1er Grand Cru Classe A
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Color:Red
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Appellation:Saint Emillion
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Volume:0.75L
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Grape Type:Cabernet Franc, Merlot
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Packaging:Loose
€269
Vinous - Score: 76 (2018 March)
The 1973 Ausone has a light tea leaf and leathery bouquet, clearly showing signs of dilution. The palate is vegetal and seems heavily chaptalized to the point where in fact, it is not undrinkable, just rather bland. Tasted at the Ausone vertical in London.