Chapelle d'Ausone 2014 - Case of 6 Bottles (75cl)Very classy, elegant and sophisticated, this vintage is downright regal in its juxtaposition between poise and audaciousness. Think 2005 Palmer with a tick more fruit intensity, perfume and passion. Country Region: France, Saint Emilion Grape Variety: Merlot 50%, Cabernet Franc 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Packaging: OWC 6*750ml Robert Parker: 96 100

Dry to taste

There is a spicy residue on the back palate with fine structure and poise towards the finish

Ratings: BH 92

Ratings: Robert Parker 94

Merlot 19%

gaining more harmony and intensity in the glass

weight and muscle to the broad-shouldered flavors that possess a lush mid-palate before tightening up on the moderately austere and slightly drying finish though in this case it seems more evident that the dryness is gas related

saline in the mouth with great depth and cohesion on the long and tender finish

acacia and orange blossom that soars from the glass

graphite and cedar fruit

restarting on 3 October with the Merlot and the Cabernets finished on 12 October

This is a prodigious effort