Saint-Emilion Château Ausone

Château Ausone Premier Grand Cru Classé 2015

Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé
990,00€
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Description

France / Bordeaux / Saint-Émilion

In the 19th century, the château began to rise in the classification of Saint-Émilion, outstripping its competitors in the region. Then followed inheritance disputes, which grew into real family feuds. With the money being invested in lawyers rather than the vineyards, quality continued to suffer. The dispute was only settled in the 1990s and the château was awarded to Alain Vaulthier. He has increased the quality of Ausone year after year by taking advantage of the small winery's fabulous terroir. Today, the rare Grand Cru consistently ranks among the best wines in Bordeaux in every vintage.

Weinprofil: Château Ausone Premier Grand Cru Classé 2015

Expansion: 20 months in 85% new barriques

Grape variety (filter): Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Maturity: 2021 – 2052

Alcohol content (in % vol.): 14% Vol.

Allergens: contains sulphites

Manufacturer/importer: Château Ausone, Lieu-dit Ausone, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France

Specifications

  • Robert Parker
    99/100
  • Jeb Dunnuck
    100/100
  • James Suckling
    98/100

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Château Ausone

Château Ausone The history of Château Ausone dates back to ancient Rome, when the estate was known as the “Villa d'Alsune”. Since the Middle Ages, it has had a long tradition of viticulture, but it was not until the 18th century that it became known as Château Ausone and soon gained a reputation for its exceptional wines. In the 19th century, the château began to rise in the Saint-Émilion classification and outperformed its competitors in the region. Château Ausone is one of only four Premier Grand Cru Classé “A” estates in the top class of Saint-Émilion. Today, Château Ausone is owned by the Vauthier family and managed by Alain Vauthier, who has taken the estate to new heights in recent decades. Under his leadership, Château Ausone has produced a remarkable series of top wines that are known for their complexity, elegance and longevity. Château Ausone's second wine Chapelle d'Ausone is also a masterpiece of its kind. It is vinified in exactly the same way as its big brother. During the blending process, particular care is taken to ensure that fruity notes with plenty of freshness come to the fore, as it is drunk primarily for enjoyment.