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In a few words ...
In ancient Greek, ozô means "that exhales a fragrance". The vineyard inherits its name from the poet Decimus magnus ausonius, born in Bazas in the Gironde. A professor and political advisor in the Lower Roman Empire, he is considered to be the first representative of French Latin literature and, more generally, one of the pioneers of the use of modern Latin. The name was given to the cru when founder Jean Cantenat discovered Gallo-Roman remains on the château grounds. Few crus are so exceptional that they have been awarded two 100/100 ratings by the American critic Robert Parker. Such is the case with the illustrious Château Ausone. An emblematic figure in the medieval town of Saint-Emilion, it is one of the appellation?s two most renowned crus, alongside Château Cheval Blanc. Situated on the steep southern slopes of the Saint-Martin plateau, Château Ausone dominates the Saint-Emilion vineyards not only by its position, but also by the quality of its cru. The land has had several owners, who until the 18th century exploited the subsoil to extract stone. The estate?s winemaking history began under the name of "cru cantenat à la madeleine". Construction of the château began in 1781 under the ausone creator jean cantenat. Five years later, he gave the name ausone to the cru following the discovery of Gallo-Roman remains reported a few years earlier by the parish priest of Saint-Martin. Through marriage, the dubois-challon family took over the management of the cru with jean-édouard dubois in 1891. Today, it is the vauthier family and its descendants who oversee the destiny of château ausone, which since the Second World War has been sold at the same price as the medoc?s 1er crus classés. In 1916, through intergenerational inheritance, the family acquired the neighboring Château Belair, now known as Saint-Emilion?s Premier Grand Cru Classé, and renamed it Château Belair-Monange. It was later divided, leaving the family with a share of the estate.
Tasting notes
Appearance
Ruby hue, with purplish reflection in youth.
Aroma
The notes of red fruits are very concentrated, behind them develop a wide range of aromas including vanilla and leather with aging in barrels.
Wine Fruity | Spicy
Taste
The three main varieties of the appellation come together and complement each other to magnify the whole. Merlot brings fruity, when Cabernet Sauvignon gives tannins and Cabernet Franc spicy notes.
Wine Fruity | Long
Product details
Keeps
20 years
Peak
-
Service
17°C
Grape varieties Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot
Terroir Gravel clay and sand on the surface and deep iron oxides. The climate is continental, which is supported by the presence of two rivers, the Dordogne and the Isle.
Culture type
Reasoned agriculture
Alcohol
-
Content
75cl
Decanting
30 min.
Food and wine pairings
Starters
Saffron scallop
Meat
Red meats, game
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Château Ausone
Château Ausone is a domain from the region Bordeaux in France, that produces 46 wines available to purchase, including the wine Château Ausone 2020.
Appellation
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The appellation Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is part of the region of Bordeaux from France which include Château Ausone and its 48 cuvées. Spread over 80% red wines, but also 11% white wines, 9% rosé, this region is 6 million hectolitres per yer (80% red wines + white wines (dry, sweet and fortified), clairet and crémant rosés).
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