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Château Ausone 2023

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

610,32€ tax included
610,32€ tax included
610,32€ / unit
Packaging : 1 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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Description

  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Saint-Emilion
  • Color Red
  • Alcohol 12.5
  • Vintage 2023
  • Grape varieties 60% Cabernet Franc35% Merlot5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Château d'Ausone 2023 is a historic vintage for the estate: it is the first vintage officially certified organic . In a year marked by record mildew pressure in Bordeaux, the clay-limestone terroir of Ausone and the technical expertise of the Vauthier family have made it possible to produce a wine of remarkable purity and intensity.

Ratings

Ratings

  • Vinous 98/100
  • James Suckling 99/100
  • Jean-Marc Quarin 98/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

For a truly exceptional experience, pair your Château Ausone wine with a Beef Wellington. This dish, where the beef fillet is encased in a mushroom duxelles and puff pastry, will harmonize beautifully with the wine's complex aromas and elegant structure. The richness of the beef, the umami of the mushrooms, and the crispness of the pastry complement the depth, silky tannins, and ripe fruit notes of Château Ausone.
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.

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The team's opinion

This wine combines the power of a giant with the grace of a ballerina, pushing the boundaries of structural finesse even further for the estate. It is built to age beautifully. Its peak is estimated to be between 2030 and 2065.

  • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

  • Climax 2030 à 2065

Wine profile

  • fruity
  • wooded
  • complex
  • timber frame