1996 Château Ausone, St Emilion, Bordeaux sancerre 100+ year old vines generates

100+ year old vines generates concentrated and rich flavors of dark fruit

Allegedly the name Junípero  ESpanish for juniper

When I tasted this from barrel

The nose is complex and fascinating

1996 Château Ausone, St Emilion, Bordeaux sancerre 100+ year old vines generatesThe 1996 Ausone is a vintage that I have tasted on four or five occasions. This was similar to previous examples with a very floral and outgoing bouquet, those wilted violet petals infusing the boysenberry and blueberry fruit, quite glossy in style, one of the most modern of that decade. It certainly has more intensity than earlier vintages. The palate is medium bodied with sweet and ripe tannin, impressive acidity and weight, although it does not