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CHATEAU AUSONE, 2012
SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU
“This is a gorgeous wine with orange, spices, berries and mineral notes. Full and very fine. Great length. The old cabernet franc vines make the difference here. Great harmony.” - James Suckling
CHARACTERISTICS
| CLASSIFICATION | 1er Grand Cru Classé A, Saint-Émilion |
| GRAPE VARIETIES | 55% of merlot, 45% of cabernet franc |
| AROMAS |
Violet, rose, strawberry, blackberry, spices, orange peel, mineral |
| FOOD AND WINE PAIRING | Veal Axoa, duck foie gras in casserole |
| WINEMAKING | In oak vats at controlled temperature |
| BOTTLE SIZE | 75 CL |
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825,00 € T.T.C.
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CHATEAU AUSONE, 2012
Détail du vignoble
| AGRICULTURE | In organic transformation |
| GRAPE VARIETIES | Merlot, cabernet franc |
| VINEYARD SURFACE AREA | 7 hectares |
| ANNUAL PRODUCTION | 20,000 bottles |
| HARVEST | Manual |
| SOIL | Limestone soil |
Histoire et 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.
Caractéristiques
CHARACTERISTICS
| CLASSIFICATION | 1er Grand Cru Classé A, Saint-Émilion |
| GRAPE VARIETIES | 55% of merlot, 45% of cabernet franc |
| AROMAS |
Violet, rose, strawberry, blackberry, spices, orange peel, mineral |
| FOOD AND WINE PAIRING | Veal Axoa, duck foie gras in casserole |
| WINEMAKING | In oak vats at controlled temperature |
| BOTTLE SIZE | 75 CL |
