This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 2000 Chateau Ausone St Emilion Grand Cru - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $900 - $1200 with a reserve of $650. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11733.
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Please note the following conditions in this lot - Scuffed Label.
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On a trip to Paris, a leather-bound Champagne list organized by grape, vineyard, and year sparked the consignors’ interest in wine. They began attending tastings held by restaurants, agents, and the LCBO, buying the best from these events, including the 1985 and 1996 Krugs purchased directly during a presentation by Remy Krug in Toronto. They collected heavily from the mid-1990s to mid-2000s, focusing on wines they tasted personally or that were highly rated by Robert Parker. The collection contains no private auction or individual purchases; every bottle was sourced through the LCBO, agents, or specialty shops during their travels. Prior to auction, all wines were stored in temperature and moisture-controlled fridges. A high-end restaurant recently opened several of their bottles, noting the impressive quality and condition despite long-term storage.
2000 Chateau Ausone St Emilion Grand Cru from this lot has the following scores - Jeff Leve The Wine Cellar Insider 100 points. This is the tasting note for 2000 Chateau Ausone St Emilion Grand Cru from Robert Parker - with a score of 98. Proprietor Alain Vauthier has produced a prodigious wine that captures the essence of Ausone's terroir. A saturated black/purple color is followed by sensational aromas of ink, cherries, blackberries, blueberries, and that wet stones/liquid minerality characteristic. The wine has phenomenal presence on the palate as well as astonishing richness and purity. Despite its extract, power, and richness, it is remarkably light, with a surreal delicacy. It is a tour de force in winemaking and a compelling expression of this magical terroir. It should prove to be legendary, but sadly, anyone over the age of 50 will probably not live to see it come close to maturity.