La Chapelle d’Ausone 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is fruity, well-built, elegant and offers juiciness, a beautiful definition, intensity as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy wild strawberry and small notes of cornflower, lilac associated with touches of juicy/acidulous small red berries as well as hints of toasted, hazelnut and sweet spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, an acidulous/juicy frame as well as a very beautiful precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/acidulous blackberry and juicy/acidulous red berries associated with fine touches of cornflower, violet, fine hints of ripe small fruits, toasted as well as discreet hints ofgrilled bread and toasted. Tannins are elegant and well-built. Good length. There are subtle hints of vanilla on the finish/persistence.