Caramel, smoke, stone, blackberry, plum and cherry notes lead to a primary wine that offers all the right stuff. But it's a long way from maturity and demands time in the cellar. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2002&wine=Chateau%20Ausone

In many respects the 2002 may be even more impressive than the 2003. A far more challenging vintage to get everything right and especially in St.-Emilion where many disappointments have been produced this is one of the wines of the vintage and among the finest wines from the Right Bank. It possesses a deep purple color as well as a gorgeous nose of creme de cassis blackberries wet stones and wonderfully perfumed floral notes. When the wine hits the palate it exhibits impressive purity medium to full body a multi-layered texture and extraordinary precision and intensity with a finish just short of 50 seconds. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2035.