COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château Ausone
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Ausone 2020 is a Premier Grand Cru Classé 'A' wine from Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux. The estate's history is deeply rooted, with its name originating from the Roman poet Ausonius. The modern estate is managed by Alain Vauthier, who upholds a philosophy of meticulous viticulture and a commitment to producing wines of great finesse and longevity. Its vineyard is situated on a limestone plateau with a south-facing slope, ideal for its Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend. The 2020 vintage marks the estate's first year in official conversion to organic farming, reflecting a dedication to sustainable practices.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€1173
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate named after a Roman poet.
Fact 02
First year of official organic conversion in 2020.
Fact 03
Vine age averages 50-55 years.
Fact 04
Limited production of around 1,800 cases annually.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Ausone 2020 is produced through manual harvesting, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete or wooden vats. A key technique, delestages, is used during fermentation until it subsides, after which the cap is moistened. The wine then undergoes aging for approximately 18-21 months, typically in 100% new oak barrels. The estate is in conversion to organic farming, incorporating practices like companion planting and focusing on ecological balance.
