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CHAPELLE D'AUSONE, 2016
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.
Caracteristics
CHARACTERISTICS
CLASSIFICATION | 1er Grand Cru Classé A, Saint-Émilion |
GRAPE VARIETIES | 22% of merlot, 56% of cabernet franc, 22% of cabernet sauvignon |
AROMAS |
Cherry, plum, raspberry, lavender, rose, tobacco, chocolate |
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING | Boar stew |
WINEMAKING | In oak vats at controlled temperature |
BOTTLE SIZE | 75 CL |