The wine pairs particularly well with beef

which is very different from fluid years like 2016 or 1996

a continuous loop of compatibilities

the wine opens with notes of black cherries

exotic melon and lychee nut-like notes

Château Ausone, Saint-Emilion, 2016, 75cl 100RP The wine pairs particularly wellThe 2016 Ausone is a blend of 50% Cabernet Franc and 50% Merlot. Deep garnet purple colored, it's quite closed at first glance, slowly unfurling to reveal the most incredible perfume of violets, chocolate covered cherries, warm black plums, Black Forest cake and roasted nuts with suggestions of charcuterie, wood smoke and cedar chest. The medium to full bodied palate offers a quiet intensity of flavors that grow in the mouth to unveil layer after