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2001 Château Ausone, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A) St-Emilion

Inky dark in the glass, this has a delicate floral nose, with notes of raspberry and casis. On the palate, this is layered and exciting, with rich dark berry fruit, a stony minerality and a subtle store-cupboard spice. Elegant and well-balanced, this is a tremendous wine.

Price per Bottle: £665.86

2006 Château Ausone, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A) St-Emilion

One can’t help but be impressed by Château Ausone, set at the top of a tortuously twisted road, with its caves and chapelle dug into the limestone cliff. It is a fittingly romantic location for one of the world’s greatest wines. A blend of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot, this is dark and brooding in the glass. The nose is exceedingly rich and dense, with attractive black cherry and bramble fruit characters. The tannins are firm and structured, yet ripe and well integrated with the rich core of dark cherry, cassis and damson fruit. A stony minerality and a dart of refreshing acidity reflect the terroir and lend backbone to the rich succulent fruit. The balance of this wine is so finely honed that even though it has many years ahead of it, you feel like you could almost approach it now! 2014 to 2025.

Price per Bottle: £883.24

2005 Château Ausone, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A) St-Emilion

Price per Double Magnum: £8526.68