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CHATEAU AUSONE, 2017

SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU

“A refined texture and a body fullness. An Ausone with a huge base, a larger body than usual but with the same tannin sovereign finesse. A great wine.” Bettane & Desseauve

CHARACTERISTICS

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

Violet, jasmine, chocolate, strawberry, cherry, plum, cedar, wood, smoke, spices, game
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Deer grand veneur sauce
WINEMAKING In oak vats at controlled temperature
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL

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825,00 € T.T.C.
825,00 € T.T.C.
Tax included.
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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.
CHATEAU AUSONE

Caractéristiques

CHARACTERISTICS

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

Violet, jasmine, chocolate, strawberry, cherry, plum, cedar, wood, smoke, spices, game
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING Deer grand veneur sauce
WINEMAKING In oak vats at controlled temperature
BOTTLE SIZE 75 CL