2011 Chapelle d'Ausone Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 3L
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REVIEWS

JS 93 WE 93 NM 92 VN 92 WA 91
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, February 2014

Wonderful aromas of dried berry and light black truffle. Full body, intense tannins and a long, flavorful finish. This shows backbone and depth. A blend of 60% merlot, 30% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon. Second...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, October 2014

This complex wine has rich tannins and layers of new wood atop dark black berries. At the same time, it is rounding out well, offering spice, sweet acidity and a terse freshness that is infectious. It's a very fruity wine...
NM 92

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, April 2012

(NM90-92 points) The Chapelle d'Ausone has an intense bouquet with vibrant slightly dusty black fruit that are very well defined and develop intriguing earthy almost graphite aromas with aeration. Leaving it in my glass...
VN 92

Vinous, April 2022

The 2011 Chapelle d’Ausone has a well-defined, quite focused bouquet with high-toned but precise red berry fruit, crushed stone and rose petal aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine delineation, lifted red berry...
WA 91

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2014

The beautiful second wine is Alain Vauthier’s 2011 La Chapelle d’Ausone. It possesses a dense ruby/purple color along with the nobility, class, finesse, precision, purity and copious blue and black fruits intermixed with...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Saint Emilion
Vintage 2011
Size 3L
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2011 Chapelle d'Ausone is a Bordeaux Blend from the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, with its dark inky red color, exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication. Crafted by the renowned producer Chapelle d'Ausone, this wine showcases their unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail.

The nose of this wine is initially tight and taut, but with a little time and aeration, it reveals a plethora of captivating aromas. Notes of tar, red fruits, crunchy minerals, violets, and lilacs intertwine harmoniously, creating a symphony of scents. On the palate, this wine offers a soft and cooling mouthfeel, thanks to its meticulous production process. The presence of fine, silky tannins adds depth and structure, leading to a satisfyingly long finish.

The 2011 Chapelle d'Ausone has received high praise from esteemed critics. Neal Martin's Wine Journal awarded it 92 points, describing it as having well-defined black fruit aromas with intriguing earthy and graphite undertones. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also awarded it 91 points, commending its nobility, finesse, and copious blue and black fruits. James Suckling awarded it 93 points, noting its wonderful aromas of dried berry and black truffle, as well as its intense tannins and flavorful finish.

This wine is a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. It boasts a moderate alcohol percentage of 13.5%, which contributes to its overall balance and drinkability. While it is enjoyable upon release, it also has excellent aging potential, with James Suckling suggesting trying it in 2020.

Overall, the 2011 Chapelle d'Ausone is a wine that embodies the essence of Saint Emilion. Its complexity, refinement, and ability to age gracefully make it a standout choice for any wine enthusiast. Whether enjoyed now or in the years to come, this wine is sure to leave a lasting impression.