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Château Ausone 2021

Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • 1. Grand Cru Classé A • Red

720,00€ tax included
720,00€ tax included
960,00€ / L
Packaging : 1 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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Description

Château Ausone , a Premier Grand Cru Classé A, is located in Saint-Émilion, an exceptional terroir in Bordeaux . This estate, steeped in centuries of history, is renowned for its refined wines that combine power and finesse. Château Ausone is the product of a philosophy that respects the terroir, where each bottle tells the story of its soil and climate. The wines of this estate are prized for their ability to evolve over time, offering an unforgettable sensory experience.
Ratings

Ratings

  • Vinous 95/100
  • James Suckling 97/100
  • Jean-Marc Quarin 97/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

Dress: Deep, with a beautiful ruby ​​hue.
Nose: An enchanting bouquet of ripe red fruits, delicate spices and flowers.
Palate: Elegant and velvety, with silky tannins and beautiful acidity, revealing notes of cherry, blackcurrant and a mineral touch.
Finish: Long and persistent, leaving an impression of finesse and complexity.

Food & wine pairings

Ideal with duck breast with cherries or a mature cheese.
Producer

Producer

A breathtaking terroir The terroir of Ausone is one of the most unique in Bordeaux. The vines plunge their roots into outcropping limestone containing asterias fossils, sometimes almost bare, providing exceptional natural drainage. The steep slopes, altitude, and south to southeast exposure create an ideal microclimate—temperate and sunny—conducive to slow and perfectly balanced ripening. The alliance of Cabernet Franc and Merlot The grape varieties are based on a rare balance between Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Cabernet Franc, here in its preferred terroir, brings tension, verticality, and aromatic complexity. Merlot complements the whole with its fleshiness, depth, and velvety texture. The vines, averaging over 50 years old, produce naturally low yields, guaranteeing exceptional concentration.

Owner and history

The property An absolute jewel of Saint-Émilion, Château Ausone dominates the landscape from a natural amphitheater of steep slopes, at the edge of the historic village. This legendary estate comprises barely 7 hectares of vines, clinging to the most spectacular limestone slopes of the appellation. This unique configuration gives Ausone a rare intimacy and an exceptional identity, where each plot contributes to the creation of an outstanding wine. A thousand-year history The name Ausone pays homage to the Latin poet Ausonius, a major figure of the 4th century, whose presence attests to the vineyard's antiquity. For centuries, vines have taken root here in the rock, shaping a place steeped in history. Owned by the Vauthier family for several generations, Château Ausone embodies exemplary family continuity, guided by unwavering standards and a profound fidelity to the spirit of the place.

Vinification and aging

High-precision viticulture
At Ausone, every action is carefully considered. Viticulture is practiced with meticulous attention: painstaking soil work, gentle pruning, and constant observation of the vines. The slopes necessitate primarily manual labor, reinforcing the direct connection between people and the vines. The harvest, carried out plot by plot at perfect ripeness, reflects the diversity and richness of the terroir.
The ultimate expression of the place
The winemaking process is carried out with restraint and precision, prioritizing the purity of the fruit and the finesse of the tannins. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats, with measured extractions and gravity-fed handling of the must and wine. The aging process, long and demanding, extends over approximately 20 months in new, perfectly integrated French oak barrels. The resulting wine possesses a rare depth: dense without heaviness, vibrant, with an infinite length, a true embodiment of time and stone.

Schloss Ausone

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The team's opinion

Château d'Ausone 2021 is often described by critics as one of the greatest successes of this vintage in Bordeaux. In a year marked by cooler and more demanding weather, Ausone produced a wine of "brilliant classicism," reminiscent of the great bottles of the 1980s in its precision and finesse.

  • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

  • Climax 2028 à 2045

Wine profile

  • fruity
  • wooded
  • complex
  • timber frame