Château Ausone 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 1er Grand Cru Classé A

The nose is elegant, precise and offers a small power (full of control), a small richness beautifully racy and a small concentration (controlled). It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, pulpy violet plum and small notes of violet associated with touches of small ripe black fruits, small notes of violet associated with touches of small ripe black fruits as well as fine hints of lily, Sichuan pepper and a discreet hint of spices, mild tobacco. The palate is fruity, beautifully precise, elegant, racy and offers freshness, gourmandize, delicacy, deepness, fat, a beautiful freshness/minerality, structure (full of precision) as well as a fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, juicy cassis, small notes of violet plum associated with touches of lily, fresh lilac, a touch of fresh/juicy blueberry as well as hints of small juicy/fresh red fruits, hints of nutmeg, sweet spices, very fine hints of tonka bean and mild tobacco (in the background). Good length. Tannins are elegant and well-built.