2001 Chateau Ausone Bordeaux Red Wine RP 98 WS 95 Start Price USD 1,050.00 Current Price USD 1,050.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 16, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 16, 2008 Location Kennewick, Washington See more about '2001 Chateau Ausone Bordeaux Red Wine RP 98 WS 95' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0 Chateau Ausone Bordeaux Red Wine Vintage: 2001 Bottle Size: 750 ml Bottle: New Label: New Red Bordeaux California Washington Spain Australia Italian French Cases Portuguese Other Items 98 95 NOTES Into Neck fill--pristine label-- The 2001 Ausone has put on even more weight than I anticipated. The “wine of the vintage,” this inky/purple-colored 2001 boasts a provocative, floral perfume of crushed stones, raspberries, blackberries, creme de cassis, licorice, and smoke. What makes it so sensational are the layers of flavor and nuances that unfold as the wine sits in the glass as well as on the palate. This is an extraordinarily intense effort, but remarkably elegant and well-balanced. It ideally needs another decade of cellaring; it should last for 4-5 decades! Alain Vauthier is a perfectionist, which is evidenced by what he has produced over the last half dozen vintages at Ausone. Kudos to readers lucky enough to find a bottle or two ... and live long enough to enjoy them in their prime. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050+. Age Requirement Restricted States Announcement Board Shipping & Handling Rates Legal Disclaimer The purchase of alcohol by persons under the age of 21 is prohibited by law. You must be at least 21 years old to purchase wine or spirits. By placing an order through us, you are representing yourself to us as at least 21 years of age and that the person to whom it is being shipped is at least 21 years old. We reserve the right to ask for proof of identity before processing an order. Title to the wine you order passes to you as soon as it leaves our doors; it is up to you to know the relevant laws in your state. An adult signature with proof of age verification is required at time of delivery. Please be aware that someone over the age of 21 must be available to sign for the package. If no one is available at the time of delivery, the package will not be left. Because of this, we suggest you ship to a work address. We cannot ship wine to PO Boxes or APO addresses. Please visit our Restricted States page. Please visit our Announcement Board. Please visit our Shipping & Handling Rates page. Please visit our Legal Disclaimer page. Place a Bid!