Chateau Ausone 1997

WEINWISSER: "Würzig, sehr viel Terroirwürze mit Zeder, getrockneten Kräutern: Rosmarin, Liebstöckel, Graphit, erdig, fast Pauillac-artig; mittelgewichtiger Gaumen, würzige Tiefe, feine Nuancen, etwas kurz, aber ich mochte das sehr gerne trinken, viel Charakter und Finesse."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "A fine wine, this dark purple-colored effort reveals black raspberry, blackberry, mineral, and floral aromas in its complex, multidimensional bouquet. In the mouth, it is medium-bodied, with sweet, ripe fruit, firm tannin, good acidity, and a long, well-endowed, moderately tannic finish. Moreover, it will be a long-lived wine. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020."

WINE SPECTATOR: "Pure fruit on the nose, with violet, berry and raspberry aromas. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, polished finish. Super well done for the vintage. Drink now through 2005."