The 2021 Ausone, a Bordeaux Blend from the Saint Emilion sub-region in Bordeaux, France, has garnered significant attention for its balance and complexity. This vintage comprises 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot, with many reviewers noting its potential for aging. Produced by Ausone, the wine offers a medium to full body with a 13.0% alcohol content and is sealed with a cork.

James Suckling provided an excellent review, awarding the wine a score of 96. He praised its refined and silky nature, highlighting aromas of violets, raspberries, blackcurrants, and crushed stone. Suckling describes the palate as "deep and flavorful," with a texture that is "solid" and "makes you smile."

Jane Anson also rated the wine highly at 95 points, highlighting its fragrant tomato leaf, peony aromatics, and the signature grip of Ausone's limestone soils. She noted the clear winemaking skill, saying it conveys the "understated sense of playfulness" of a cooler year.

Jeff Leve was equally impressed, scoring the wine a potential 98 points. He emphasized its "enticing bouquet" with notes of underbrush, smoke, and dark cocoa. Leve called it a "serious candidate for the wine of the vintage," citing its length, minerality, and vibrancy.

Vinous and Decanter both awarded the Ausone 95 points. Vinous remarked on the wine's balance and compelling nature, while Decanter noted its "smooth and silky" palate and the "waves of flavour" that remind you of its limestone terroir.

Jeb Dunnuck and The Wine Independent both gave it a 94 and 96, respectively. Dunnuck noted its "classic notes of redcurrants, cassis, iron," while The Wine Independent highlighted its "deep garnet-purple color" and "mineral-laced" finish.

Overall, the 2021 Ausone stands out for its elegance, structure, and aging potential, with several reviewers recognizing it as a top contender for the wine of the vintage.