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Ausone 1990

750 ml Merlot, Cabernet Franc Bordeaux, France 1990

Ausone 1990 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Saint-Émilion, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £515.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£515.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · merchant: soft tannin
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Saint-Émilion
Origin
Saint-Émilion · Bordeaux · France
inferred from Saint-Émilion
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
merchant feed
ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Under Alain Vauthier`s full control of winemaking and management at his family`s estate, Ausone has undergone tremendous improvements in recent years. This transformation has elevated Ausone back to its prestigious status as a top First Growth property, competing with Pétrus and Cheval Blanc as the leading châteaux on the Right Bank. With production levels even lower than Pétrus, the demand for Ausone has surged, making it one of Bordeaux`s most sought-after and elusive wines. The 1990 vintage is still full of life, with ample fruit, lovely structure and well-integrated tannins.

Other vintages of Ausone we list
1974£250.001975£350.001982£720.001986£350.001987£555.001988£400.001995£680.001998£615.002000£915.002001£615.002004£390.002005£1390.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
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