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CHATEAU AUSONE, 2010
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.
Caracteristics
CHARACTERISTICS
CLASSIFICATION | 1er Grand Cru Classé A, Saint-Émilion |
GRAPE VARIETIES | 45% of merlot, 55% of cabernet franc |
AROMAS |
Violet, raspberry, cherry, blackcurrant, smoke, spices, liquorice |
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING | Braised sweetbread |
WINEMAKING | In oak vats at controlled temperature |
BOTTLE SIZE | 75 CL |