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CHATEAU AUSONE, 2002

SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU

“In many respects, the 2002 may be even more impressive than the 2003. [...] this is one of the wines of the vintage and (along with Pavie) among the finest wines from the Right Bank.” - Robert Parker

CHARACTERISTICS

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

Truffle, chocolate, liquorice, cherry, plum, blackcurrant, blueberry
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Venison noisettes, chocolate sauce
WINEMAKING In oak vats at controlled temperature
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL

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758,00 € T.T.C.
758,00 € 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 20,000 bottles
HARVEST Manual
SOIL Limestone soil
History and anecdotes
Château Ausone, located in Saint-Emilion, is classified “A” as Premier Grand Cru, and 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.
CHATEAU AUSONE

Caracteristics

CHARACTERISTICS

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

Truffle, chocolate, liquorice, cherry, plum, blackcurrant, blueberry
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Venison noisettes, chocolate sauce
WINEMAKING In oak vats at controlled temperature
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL