Château Ausone 2025 is one of the most remarkable Bordeaux En Primeur releases of the vintage, earning exceptional praise including 99–100 points from James Suckling. This legendary Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé showcases a refined blend of 65% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, revealing elegant aromas of rose petals, red and black berries, crushed stones, and subtle spices. A wine of extraordinary precision and finesse, Château Ausone 2025 offers silky tannins, vibrant freshness, remarkable purity of fruit, and a long, graceful finish. With its exceptional balance, complexity, and aging potential, this vintage represents one of the finest expressions of Ausone’s historic limestone terroir and timeless winemaking.

James Suckling | JS 99-100
Published: Apr 29, 2026

A high-definition wine. Wow. The aromas are incredible, with roses, strawberries and crushed stones. So perfumed. It’s the magic of perfectly ripe cabernet franc. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and a firm and silky finish. Sublime length and mouthfeel. Cool, subtle, sophisticated and stunning. So much definition. 13.7% alcohol. A blend of 65% cabernet franc, 30% merlot and 5% cabernet sauvignon.

The Wine Advocate | RP 97-99
Published: Apr 30, 2026

A blend of 65% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2025 Château Ausone unwinds in the glass with notes of sweet raspberries and mulberries mingled with notions of mint, rose petals and blood orange. Medium- to full-bodied, lively and perfumed, with lovely energy, exquisitely refined tannins and a bright, precise finish, it shows extraordinary potential. Some discreet changes are underway at this address, with picking (between September 2 and 23) broken up plot by plot to a greater degree; a review of the estate's cooperage choices in pursuit of better integration; and, at least this year, no second wine for the first time since 1994—given the quality of Ausone's terroir and vine material, that seems entirely reasonable. The result is one of the most refined, classy Ausone vintages in recent years, and it will be exciting to follow these evolutions over the years to come.

Decanter | D 96
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Drink: 2033-2050

A beautiful floral fragrance on the nose, smells like a wild meadow with a touch of toasted spice, vanilla and clove along with black chocolate and blackcurrants. Smooth and creamy, round and filling with a really bright core of fresh acidity backed by mouthwatering acidity and a fleshy but really cool finish. The juicy aspect is lovely – this is a fun Ausone dare I say it, with the focus on fruit purity and clarity. Certainly an elegant and finessed wine. Chewy, supple, forward and friendly. It’s not so dense but it is complex. Perhaps a touch hands off, but I love the cool freshness and the sense of direction. Nothing is out of place. Earliest harvest ever, started 2nd September with main harvest on the 8th. The first time to have Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend and no Chapelle this year, the first time since the second wine was introduced in 1994. 3.5pH. Ageing 100% new oak. A yield of 29hl/ha.
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 13.70%
Body: Medium
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 65% Cabernet Franc 5% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot

Jancis Robinson | JR 18
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Drink: 2035-2055

65% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 29 hl/ha. No Chapelle this year; everything in the grand vin. Cask sample.
Deep colour. Dark fruit with a floral note. Plush fruit on the palate with a suave texture of tannin. Big structure but elegant and contained. Plenty of charm but discreet power. (JL)

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