is expressed in gritty notes of iron
Soils with a high concentration of pebbles on the surface
blackberries and cocoa powder
fresh violets and a whiff of camphor
this wine from west of Saint-Émilion will be concentrated and rich as it matures
Château Ausone Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2003 750ml Mavrud is expressed in gritty notesCritical Acclaim 100 points Wine Advocate Amazing! The limestone soils of Ausone appear to have been the perfect foil for resisting the extreme heat and drought of June, July and August, 2003. This black purple colored effort boasts a glorious nose of violets, truffles, lead pencil shavings, blueberry and blackberry liqueur. Full bodied with staggering concentration, a voluptuous texture, low acidity and well integrated, melted tannins, this deep,