Magnum Ausone Chapel - Ausone Castle - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2015

Wine Advocate

94 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe2/22/2018

A second label produced mainly from the younger vines at Château Ausone, the 2015 Chapelle d'Ausone is a blend of 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in French oak barrels, 85% new, for 20 months. Deep garnet-purple in color, it appears broody to begin, offering glimpses at black berry preserves and crème de cassis notions with nuances of cigar box, Chinese five spice, menthol and chocolate box. Full-bodied, firm and grainy with a taut structure and packed with youthful, muscular fruit, it finishes on a compelling mineral note.

Jamessuckling.com

94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/12/2018

Gorgeous perfumes of lavender, roses, currants, blackberries and violets follow through to a full body, and soft and round, beautifully textured tannins. Alluring and inviting to drink now. Beautiful length. Very open and savory for the second wine of Ausone.

Jeb DUNNUCK

95 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe11/30/2017

Starting with the second wine of Ausone, the 2015 Chapelle d'Ausone checks in as roughly 45% each of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, with the balance Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s a screaming good wine offering notes of black raspberries, licorice, smoked earth, and exotic flowers. With fabulous opulence, full-bodied richness, ripe tannin, and a stacked mid-palate, it’s a serious wine that will benefit from short-term cellaring and keep for two decades.

Vinifera

4 / 5

the5/31/2016

9000 bouteilles seront produites ici en 2015, soit environ 25 %. Le nez est subtil, précis, sur une intensité aromatique moyenne. Belle entrée en bouche, assez dense. Il s’étire comme un long fil droit au tanin soyeux. Jolie finale fraîche et fruitée.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-95 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

With 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, it is easy to find floral notes, licorice, black cherry, vanilla and spicy tones. Richly textured with density in the mouth, silky tannins and a sweet blast of ripe, polished fruits that show up in the end note.

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2016

The 2015 Chapelle d'Ausone is a blend of 45% Cabernet Franc, 45% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon picked between 29 September and 15 October, matured in 85% new oak for 20 months. Pauline Vauthier commented that it was relatively easy to parse the lots between grand vin and deuxième vin this year. The nose is a little broody at first, a touch of mintiness coming through the black cherry and cassis scents. The palate is medium-bodied with a touch of dark chocolate on the entry, plenty of cassis fruit, fine tannin with a gentle grip towards the finish that feels a little more structured than recent vintages. This will probably offer 8-10 years' pleasure, possibly more.

Bettane & Desseauve

17 / 20

the4/28/2016

9 000 bouteilles moitié merlot, moitié cabernet franc avec un soupçon de sauvignon, velouté tannique haut de gamme et fraîcheur de fruit superbe, volume brillant.

Decanter.com

94 / 100

byJames Lawther MWthe4/28/2016

9,000 bottles this year (more than the usual 7,000-8,000), using 10% Cabernet Sauvignon along with the Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Fragrant, elegant nose. Lovely texture. Little sweetness then really fine, matted tannins. Seductive but structured as well. 2022-2035

Vinous

90-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 Chapelle d'Ausone is a fabulous second wine. Lavender, mint, violet, smoke, licorice and blueberry notes grace the palate. An exquisite, understated wine, the Chapelle is all finesse today. The sweetness and ripeness of the year are evident, yet the 2015 retains striking focus throughout. Fine, silky tannins wrap around the inviting finish. What a gorgeous wine this is. The Chapelle is 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot was brought in between September 29 and October 2, while the Franc came in between October 8 and 10 and the Cabernet Sauvignon was picked on October 15.

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/26/2016

Bordeaux 2015 - St-Émilion and satellites | Articles | JancisRobinson.com Black! Good freshness on the nose. Very sweet start - fermented blackcurrant pastilles - and finishes a little dry at the moment. Drink 2023-2032

timatkin.com

94 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/20/2016

Wine Enthusiast

95 / 100

the4/15/2016

94–96. Barrel Sample. While this wine is rich in fruit, it also has swathes of tannins to offer support. Rich blackberry flavors are shot through with acidity and dark tannins. It is dense and showing some great aging potential.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16,75 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/14/2016

Couleur sombre, intense et pourpre. Nez fin, fruité, floral. Entrée en bouche délicate puis le vin se met à fondre avec beaucoup de goût et un corps gracieux avant de s'envoler tout seul parfumé et suave sur une finale tramée. C'est très bon.

René Gabriel

17 / 20

the4/10/2016

Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Delikates Bouquet, Brombeeren und dunkles Malz, schöne Würze anzeigend. Im Gaumen saftig und elegant, fein kernige Mitte, das gibt eine gewisse Rasse, wirkt momentan noch etwas vordergründig. Kann noch zulegen. 17/20 2022 – 2036

Jamessuckling.com

95-96 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

This is really intense and powerful with fantastic energy and character. So much dark berry and walnut character. Full and chewy. Yet polished. Second wine of Ausone.

La Revue du Vin de France

18-18,5 / 20

Mi-merlot, mi-cabernet franc, avec un sold de 10% de cabernet-sauvignon. Moins puissant qu'Ausone, la Chapelle partage son élégance et la vibration spécifique qui couronne les vins du plateau historique et de sa côte.