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THE ESSENCE OF AUSONE - THE MONUMENTAL 2000 VINTAGE IN TWO ORIGINAL WOODEN CASES
Robert Parker's take on Ausone 2000
"Proprietor Alain Vauthier has produced a prodigious wine that captures the essence of Ausone's terroir. A saturated black/purple color is followed by sensational aromas of ink, cherries, blackberries, blueberries, and that wet stones/liquid minerality characteristic. The wine has phenomenal presence on the palate as well as astonishing richness and purity. Despite its extract, power, and richness, it is remarkably light, with a surreal delicacy. It is a tour de force in winemaking and a compelling expression of this magical terroir. It should prove to be legendary, but sadly, anyone over the age of 50 will probably not live to see it come close to maturity." Wine Advocate #146 (Apr 2003)
"The 2000 is the greatest Ausone I have ever tasted aside from 100+ year old examples I had in Munich with the famous collector, Hardy Rodenstock...P.S. Even if you have to drink it young, everyone owes it to themselves to taste this prodigious effort." Wine Advocate #139 (Feb 2002)
Château Ausone--Vintage 2000
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)
Lot AAA in two six-bottle original wooden cases, lot BBB in original wooden case
"Proprietor Alain Vauthier has produced a prodigious wine that captures the essence of Ausone's terroir. A saturated black/purple color is followed by sensational aromas of ink, cherries, blackberries, blueberries, and that wet stones/liquid minerality characteristic. The wine has phenomenal presence on the palate as well as astonishing richness and purity. Despite its extract, power, and richness, it is remarkably light, with a surreal delicacy. It is a tour de force in winemaking and a compelling expression of this magical terroir. It should prove to be legendary, but sadly, anyone over the age of 50 will probably not live to see it come close to maturity. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2075." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #146 (April 2003)
1 dozen bottles per lot
Robert Parker's take on Ausone 2000
"Proprietor Alain Vauthier has produced a prodigious wine that captures the essence of Ausone's terroir. A saturated black/purple color is followed by sensational aromas of ink, cherries, blackberries, blueberries, and that wet stones/liquid minerality characteristic. The wine has phenomenal presence on the palate as well as astonishing richness and purity. Despite its extract, power, and richness, it is remarkably light, with a surreal delicacy. It is a tour de force in winemaking and a compelling expression of this magical terroir. It should prove to be legendary, but sadly, anyone over the age of 50 will probably not live to see it come close to maturity." Wine Advocate #146 (Apr 2003)
"The 2000 is the greatest Ausone I have ever tasted aside from 100+ year old examples I had in Munich with the famous collector, Hardy Rodenstock...P.S. Even if you have to drink it young, everyone owes it to themselves to taste this prodigious effort." Wine Advocate #139 (Feb 2002)
Château Ausone--Vintage 2000
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)
Lot AAA in two six-bottle original wooden cases, lot BBB in original wooden case
"Proprietor Alain Vauthier has produced a prodigious wine that captures the essence of Ausone's terroir. A saturated black/purple color is followed by sensational aromas of ink, cherries, blackberries, blueberries, and that wet stones/liquid minerality characteristic. The wine has phenomenal presence on the palate as well as astonishing richness and purity. Despite its extract, power, and richness, it is remarkably light, with a surreal delicacy. It is a tour de force in winemaking and a compelling expression of this magical terroir. It should prove to be legendary, but sadly, anyone over the age of 50 will probably not live to see it come close to maturity. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2075." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #146 (April 2003)
1 dozen bottles per lot
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