Dark ruby garnet, violet reflections, subtle edge brightening. Nuances of orange zest, ripe cherries, a hint of dark forest berries, floral touch, delicate precious wood spice, mineral nuances. Juicy, tightly meshed, red fruit nuances, fine spice notes, finesse-rich structure, elegant, well adhering, red berry on the finish, finesse-rich, mineral-salty, very good length, delicate style, delicate licorice, sure maturity potential. - 100 Points - Peter Moser

A high-definition wine. Wow. The aromas are incredible, with roses, strawberries and crushed stones. So perfumed. It’s the magic of perfectly ripe cabernet franc. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and a firm and silky finish. Sublime length and mouthfeel. Cool, subtle, sophisticated and stunning. So much definition. 13.7% alcohol. A blend of 65% cabernet franc, 30% merlot and 5% cabernet sauvignon. - 99 to 100 Points - James Suckling

Even within the long and storied history of Château Ausone, the 2025 vintage stands as something almost celestial in stature. It brings together the ethereal lift and grace of 2016, the composure and quiet strength of 2022, and the warmth and approachability of 2019, forming a presence that borders on perfection. Throughout the tasting, power remains ever-present, yet never declares itself; instead, it reveals itself in fleeting moments, quietly embedded within the structure, like deep water flowing beneath a still surface, calm yet enduring. Pure, lingering notes of violet trace out a sense of space that is both precise and far-reaching, infusing elegance into the very core. As one sinks into it, distractions gently fade, leaving only a pure and persistent resonance. In an Eastern poetic sense, the term “clear radiance" captures it best: never ostentatious, yet revealing all; never weighed down, yet open and transparent in every movement; wherever it flows, the world seems to take shape. I can only hope that anyone who tastes it may feel even a fragment of the emotion it stirs in me at this moment. - 99 to 100 Points - Alexandre MA

What a fragrance, complex, profound, clear, and pure, the spice of Cabernet Franc over dark fruit, violets, licorice, tobacco, with wood subtly in the background, one could sniff for hours; on the palate, precise and linear, vertical and top-structured, crisp fruit, supported by perfectly ripe, chalky tannins, the wine shows tension, elegance, and an almost endless aromatic length. A great Ausone. (Drink from 2030 to 2070). - 98 to 100 Points - Adrian Van Velsen

The bouquet is exquisitely refined, profound, and subtle, a multitude of aromas blending notes of peony, licorice, and raspberry, complemented by a touch of black berries and licorice. On the palate, the depth promised by the bouquet is perfectly echoed. It is characterized by its ability to combine vigor, freshness, and character in an incisive, persistent, mouthwatering, and even luscious way. Everything is coherent and fueled by an improbable energy, subtly measured and underpinned by a crisp acidity. The floral nuances observed on the nose reappear in the finish, where they enhance the definition, the complexity, and, above all, the seemingly endless persistence. A linear, powerful, elegant, mouthwatering wine, ready to age gracefully for decades to come, but it will also delight those who drink it (too) young! 2030-2060 - 98 to 100 Points - Yves Beck