I remain enthralled with this classic vintage, and this Ausone, easily the best wine from the vintage that I have had. In a line-up of wines across an interesting spectrum, the class and impeccable balance of this wine shines through. Gorgeously fragrant perfume of briary red fruits, dry earth, crushed rocks, spice and some florals. Silky palate with a range of red to dark fruits that caress the palate with medium weight and a soft graceful texture. Still showing some tannins and structure, still needing 5+ years for optimal drinking, but oh is this so damn good. Eclipses the 2015 Ausone I had recently, and makes the 2015 Figeac that followed seem so garish.
97 pts.