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CHAPELLE D'AUSONE, 2014

SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU

“Very aromatic and brilliant with dried flowers and berries. Intriguing. Full-bodied and very structured. Flavors of white pepper, currants and berries. Great structure.” - James Suckling

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION 1er Grand Cru Classé A, Saint-Émilion
GRAPE VARIETIES 50% of merlot, 40% of cabernet franc, 10% of cabernet sauvignon
AROMAS

Dried flowers, white pepper, redcurrant, berries

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Shoulder of lamb casserole cooked in the oven with mashed potatoes
WINEMAKING In oak vats at controlled temperature
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL

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Regular price 295,00 € T.T.C.
Regular price Sale price 295,00 € T.T.C.
Tax included.

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Vineyard Detail
AGRICULTURE In organic transformation
GRAPE VARIETIES Merlot, cabernet franc
VINEYARD SURFACE AREA 7 hectares
ANNUAL PRODUCTION 5,000 bottles
HARVEST Manual
SOIL Limestone soil
History and anecdotes

Chapelle d’Ausone is Château Ausone's second wine, located in Saint-Emilion, and classified “A” as Premier Grand Cru.

Château Ausone has belonged to the Vauthier family since the end of the nineties. The estate’s history is really old, and dates back to the 13th century, only 5 families have succeeded each other in the estate’s management.

Château Ausone was named after an iconic Roman antiquity character, Decimus Magnus Ausonius, political advisor and teacher.

CHAPELLE D'AUSONE

Caractéristiques

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION 1er Grand Cru Classé A, Saint-Émilion
GRAPE VARIETIES 50% of merlot, 40% of cabernet franc, 10% of cabernet sauvignon
AROMAS

Dried flowers, white pepper, redcurrant, berries

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Shoulder of lamb casserole cooked in the oven with mashed potatoes
WINEMAKING In oak vats at controlled temperature
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL