Sculptor/stone mason Michel Gracia has turned in another astonishing performance. His friendship with Alain Vauthier (Ausone’s proprietor) has no doubt resulted in some serious discussions on wine quality. Cropped at a remarkably low 20 hectoliters per hectare and made from a blend of 80% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc as well as a dollop of Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2004 boasts an Ausone-like perfume of black fruits, crushed rocks, and spring flowers. In the mouth, it’s full-bodied, powerful, rich, pure, and beautifully layered. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, there are only 358 cases of this tour de force in garagiste winemaking. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030.- Robert Parker Jr. (06/2007)
Saturated ruby-red. Lovely perfumed aromas of cherry, plum, licorice and minerals. Juicy, fresh and sharply delineated; this really coats the palate with lively, fine-grained cherry and mineral flavors. Finishes with very suave tannins and excellent persistence. ST
Producer: Gracia
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Saint Emilion
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