1989 Chateau Ausone Manuel Olivier regularly producing wines of second-growth

regularly producing wines of second-growth and occasionally first-growth quality from its 55 hectares of Merlot-dominant vineyards on the deep gravel-over-clay soils of the Margaux appellation

Chapoutier Label Name : Ermitage l'Ermite Country : France Region : Rhone Sub Region : Hermitage Variety : Syrah Vintage : 2009 Capacity : 1

with bittery aftertaste

graphite mineral and the elegant restraint of cool-year Nebbiolo from Serralunga and La Morra

1989 Chateau Ausone Manuel Olivier regularly producing wines of second-growthColour : Red Producer : Chateau Ausone Country : France Region : Bordeaux Sub Region : St Emilion Variety : Proprietary Blend Vintage : 1989 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Tasting Note : The palate is medium bodied, slightly coarse tannins on the entry, well balanced, perhaps almost rustic in style, more dryness than the 1990 but more composed. The finish lacks a touch of complexity, a little austere perhaps, but quite charming. Note: All images