This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of 2000 Chateau Ausone St Emilion Grand Cru - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $2700 - $4200 with a reserve of $2200. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11629.
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Please note the following bottle conditions in this lot - In Neck And Scuffed Label.
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A consignor who was a member of a group of professionals who launched a wine club in Toronto during the mid-1970s. Though his interest in wine was long-standing, his serious collecting didn’t begin until after his retirement in 2008. Following several years of research into proper wine storage and investment, he crossed paths with Warren Porter, which further shaped his approach. Most of the wines were sourced through Iron Gate, while additional selections came from the LCBO's Oakville flagship store and its exclusive Classics catalogue. His collection was housed in custom-built cellars, maintained at optimal temperature and humidity, with each bottle categorized by its purpose: Investment, Maturation, or Inheritance.
2000 Chateau Ausone St Emilion Grand Cru has following scores - Wine Spectator 97, The Wine Advocate 98. 2000 Chateau Ausone St Emilion Grand Cru has the score of 98 from Robert Parker and the tasting note - 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.