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Château Ausone 2006

    Château Ausone 2006

    Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • 1er Grand Cru Classé A • Red

    £979.00 tax included
    £979.00 tax included
    £979.00 / unit
    Packaging : 1 x 75CL - Cardboard

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    Description

    Château Ausone 2006, A Saint-Émilion exceptional, embodies the excellence of Bordeaux. This First Grand Cru Classé HAS It is renowned for its elegance, complexity, and aging potential. A powerful and refined red wine, from a unique terroir and vinified with passion, that will delight lovers of fine wines.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Parker (WA) 93/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    THE Château Ausone 2006 displays a deep, intense ruby color. On the nose, it offers a complex bouquet of black fruit, sweet spices, and elegant oak notes. On the palate, the attack is ample and silky, with fine tannins and lovely freshness. The finish is long and persistent, with aromas of ripe fruit and licorice. A wine of great elegance and remarkable complexity.

    Food & wine pairings

    It will perfectly complement grilled red meats, game birds and mature cheeses.
    Producer

    Producer

    The vineyard of Château Ausone extends across an exceptional terroir of limestone slopes, benefiting from ideal exposure and optimal natural drainage. The soils, composed of clay and limestone, give the wines a unique minerality and complexity. climat The temperate climate of Saint-Émilion, with its hot summers and mild autumns, promotes a slow and even ripening of the grapes, resulting in rich and balanced wines. (Not disclosed.)

    Owner and history

    THE Château Ausone has been owned by the Vauthier family for several generations. Alain Vauthier, the current owner, carries on the family tradition with passion and determination. He is committed to producing wines of exceptional quality that reflect the unique identity of their terroir. His daughter, Pauline Vauthier, also works at the estate. domaine and contributes to the renown of Château Ausonius.

    Vinification and aging

    Winemaking at Château Ausone is crafted with the utmost care, respecting tradition. The grapes are harvested by hand and meticulously sorted. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats, with precise temperature control. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for 20 to 24 months, allowing it to develop its complexity and finesse. (Not disclosed.)

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    The team's opinion

    A great wine of remarkable depth, combining controlled power, aromatic complexity and refined elegance, supported by a noble structure and a finish of exceptional persistence.

    • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

    • Climax 2016 à 2036

    Wine profile

    • Complex
    • Timber frame
    • Fruity