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  • Country ranking ?

    499
  • Producer ranking ?

    16
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    Now
  • Food Pairing

    Beef

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The Story

Ausone owes its unique quality and longevity to a magic marriage of situation and soil. The steep slopes of the vineyard are arranged like an amphitheatre, facing southeast, which gives perfect exposure and maximum protection, and the soil is a mixture of clay and sand on limestone. When old vines and the ability to pick the entire vineyard quickly, due to the small size, are added to the recipe the result is something special. Ausone grows in...

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Wine Information

Where the 1945 represents sophistication, nuance and classic character, the 1947 is all about richness, robustness and succulence. Spring was delayed that year, which meant a late start to the growing season. Summer warmed up toward the autumn and the abundant sunshine ripened the grapes very quickly. Daytime temperatures ranged between 35-38° C. The crop was finally harvested in nearly tropical conditions, when a thunderstorm ravaged Bordeaux...

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Vintage 1947

Where the 1945 represents sophistication, nuance and classic character, the 1947 stands for richness, robustness and succulence. Spring was delayed that year, which meant a late start to the growing season. The summer warmed up towards fall and the abundant sunshine caused the grapes to ripen very quickly. Daytime temperatures ranged between 35 and 38°C. The crop was finally harvested in almost tropical conditions, when a storm ravaged Bordeau...

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Tasting note

color

Full and Healthy

ending

Long, Smooth and Extensive

flavors

Vanilla, Apricot and Nutty

nose

Intense, Complex, Fresh and Refined

recommend

Yes

taste

Average in Acidity, Warming, Well-structured, Complex, Multi-dimensional, Medium-bodied, Vigor, Fresh, Ripe and Sweet

Verdict

Full-bodied and Sophisticated

Information

Origin

St.Emilion, Bordeaux
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