reminiscent of a modern-day version of Ducru's brilliant 1996—though today's precision winemaking means that the 2021 is unlikely to go through so long a hibernation as that vintage

blueberry liqueur and peppermint patty

grainy frame with lovely freshness lifting the perfumed fruit to a very long

and excellent aging potential

Chateau Ausone, Saint-Emilion, 2022, 75cl Format:6 x 75cl reminiscent of a modern-day versionChteau Ausone 2022 is an iconic red wine from Saint milion in Bordeaux, France, from one of the region's most prestigious chteaux. The 2022 vintage is made from a classic blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc and is traditionally vinified in wooden vats, followed by 20 months of aging in French oak barrels. In the glass, the wine appears intense and elegant with complex aromas of cassis, wild berries, violet, graphite, and mint, complemented by