The 1998 Ausone Bordeaux Blend is a distinguished wine produced by Ausone in the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, sealed with a cork, has an alcohol content of 13.0%. It is known for its complexity and potential for long-term aging.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine a score of 94, noting its "dense opaque purple color" and "restrained but pure aromas of liquid minerals, blackberries, black raspberries, and flowers." The review describes it as medium to full-bodied with high tannin and a long, super-pure, symmetrical mouth-feel. Parker suggests that this "dazzling, extremely complex Ausone requires 6-10 years of cellaring" and anticipates its maturity between 2010 and 2050.

Wine Spectator rated it slightly higher with a score of 95, highlighting its "dark ruby color" and "aromas of lavender, violet, mint, and crushed berries." The wine is described as full-bodied with "polished, chewy tannins and lots of mint, blackberry, and wet earth flavors." The reviewer, JS, notes that it "goes on and on" and is "tight and powerful," recommending it for consumption after 2012.

Vinous also rated the wine at 95, emphasizing its "saturated deep ruby" color, which is "much darker and brighter than the other vintages tasted." The review mentions "sappy fresh aromas of boysenberry, cassis, minerals, bitter chocolate, and espresso" with additional notes of underbrush and earth. The wine is praised for being "extremely pure and penetrating with fruit of steel and a powerful mineral underpinning."

James Suckling gave the wine an exceptional score of 99, describing it as "a super-silky red with notes of stone, limestone, cedar, and plum." He finds it full-bodied but polished, with "amazing" length and complexity. Suckling notes that it is "just opening now."

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com rated the wine at 96, commenting on its "very mineral driven" profile with "loads of crushed rocks, stones, and floral notes" accompanying "ripe, dark, juicy, vibrant energetic plums." He suggests that the wine is starting to drink well but recommends giving it "at least 2 hours of air before imbibing."

Overall, the 1998 Ausone is a highly regarded wine with excellent reviews across the board, noted for its complexity, purity, and potential for aging.