Chapelle d'Ausone - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Red 2012
Red
2012
Bordeaux
Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Merlot
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
60% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot, 15% Cabernet sauvignon.
Tasting notes
The 2012 Chapelle d’Ausone reveals a dense ruby-purple color and a rich, expansive profile. The nose is aromatic and refined, offering layers of plum, blueberry, and black raspberry, accented by hints of powdered chalk and floral notes.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, with remarkable purity and finesse. The texture is silky yet structured, leading into a long, lingering finish that speaks to both the wine’s depth and elegance.
A beautifully composed Saint-Émilion that combines grace and concentration, with the potential to evolve gracefully over the next decade.
Expert Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93/100.
"One can’t say enough about the amazing job that Alain Vauthier and his daughter have done at this historic property on the decomposed limestone slopes of St.-Emilion. About half of their production goes into the second wine, Chapelle D’Ausone, which gives you an indication of the compulsive perfectionist attitude of the Vauthiers. The 2012 Chapelle D’Ausone has a dense ruby/purple color and is rich, broad and expansive, with notes of plum, blueberry and black raspberry fruit, powdered chalk and flowers. The wine is medium to full-bodied, beautifully pure and long and rich. This is better than many of the vintages of Ausone in the 1940s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, which says a lot about what Vauthier has achieved. Drink it over the next 20-25 years." Robert M. Parker, Jr, The Wine Advocate