90-91 WA
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£424.00 tax included
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£424.00 tax included
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£141.33 / unit
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Description
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Saint-Emilion
- Color Red
- Alcohol 12.5
- Vintage 2024
Located in the heart of the Saint - Émilion appellation, Château Ausone reigns supreme among Bordeaux's most legendary estates. La Chapelle d'Ausone is the estate's second wine, crafted with the same meticulous care as its older sibling. This prestigious cuvée reflects the unique character of the hillside limestone terroir, which imparts finesse, freshness, and remarkable aging potential to the wines.
This 2024 vintage is shaping up to be a success that accurately reflects the exacting standards of Château d'Ausone, offering a more accessible but equally refined alternative to the first wine.
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The property
An absolute jewel of Saint-Émilion, the château Ausone dominates the landscape from a natural amphitheater of steep hillsides, at the edge of the historic village. Barely 7 hectares of vines make up this domaine legendary, clinging to the most spectacular limestone slopes of the appellation. This unique configuration gives Ausone and its second vin, Chapelle d'Ausone, a rare intimacy and an extraordinary identity, where each plot participates in the birth of an exceptional wine.
A thousand-year history
The name Chapelle d'Ausone refers to the 13th-century chapel of La Madeleine, surrounded by vineyards, overlooking the domaine. For centuries, vines have taken root in the rock here, shaping a place steeped in history. Owned by the Vauthier family for several generations, the château Ausone embodies an exemplary family continuity, guided by absolute rigor and a deep fidelity to the soul of the place.
A breathtaking terroir
The terroir of Ausone is one of the most unique in Bordeaux. The vines plunge their roots into outcropping limestone containing asterias fossils, sometimes almost bare, providing exceptional natural drainage. The steep slopes, altitude, and south to southeast exposure create an ideal microclimate—temperate and sunny—conducive to slow and perfectly balanced ripening.
The alliance of Cabernet Franc and Merlot
The grape varieties are based on a rare balance between Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Cabernet Franc, here in its preferred terroir, brings tension, verticality, and aromatic complexity. Merlot complements the whole with its fleshiness, depth, and velvety texture. The vines, averaging over 50 years old, produce naturally low yields, guaranteeing exceptional concentration.
High-precision viticulture
At Ausone, every action is carefully considered. Viticulture is practiced with meticulous attention: painstaking soil work, gentle pruning, and constant observation of the vines. The slopes necessitate primarily manual labor, reinforcing the direct connection between people and the vines. The harvest, carried out plot by plot at perfect ripeness, reflects the diversity and richness of the terroir.
The ultimate expression of the place
The winemaking process is carried out with restraint and precision, prioritizing the purity of the fruit and the finesse of the tannins. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats, with measured extractions and gravity-fed handling of the must and wine. The long and demanding aging process extends over approximately 20 months in new, perfectly integrated French oak barrels. Chapelle d'Ausone is a selection of young parcels representing the vivacity and exuberance of Ausone, with a wine expressing fresh, elegant, and crisp notes while retaining the remarkable length imparted by the terroirs of the Château Ausonius.
An absolute jewel of Saint-Émilion, the château Ausone dominates the landscape from a natural amphitheater of steep hillsides, at the edge of the historic village. Barely 7 hectares of vines make up this domaine legendary, clinging to the most spectacular limestone slopes of the appellation. This unique configuration gives Ausone and its second vin, Chapelle d'Ausone, a rare intimacy and an extraordinary identity, where each plot participates in the birth of an exceptional wine.
A thousand-year history
The name Chapelle d'Ausone refers to the 13th-century chapel of La Madeleine, surrounded by vineyards, overlooking the domaine. For centuries, vines have taken root in the rock here, shaping a place steeped in history. Owned by the Vauthier family for several generations, the château Ausone embodies an exemplary family continuity, guided by absolute rigor and a deep fidelity to the soul of the place.
A breathtaking terroir
The terroir of Ausone is one of the most unique in Bordeaux. The vines plunge their roots into outcropping limestone containing asterias fossils, sometimes almost bare, providing exceptional natural drainage. The steep slopes, altitude, and south to southeast exposure create an ideal microclimate—temperate and sunny—conducive to slow and perfectly balanced ripening.
The alliance of Cabernet Franc and Merlot
The grape varieties are based on a rare balance between Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Cabernet Franc, here in its preferred terroir, brings tension, verticality, and aromatic complexity. Merlot complements the whole with its fleshiness, depth, and velvety texture. The vines, averaging over 50 years old, produce naturally low yields, guaranteeing exceptional concentration.
High-precision viticulture
At Ausone, every action is carefully considered. Viticulture is practiced with meticulous attention: painstaking soil work, gentle pruning, and constant observation of the vines. The slopes necessitate primarily manual labor, reinforcing the direct connection between people and the vines. The harvest, carried out plot by plot at perfect ripeness, reflects the diversity and richness of the terroir.
The ultimate expression of the place
The winemaking process is carried out with restraint and precision, prioritizing the purity of the fruit and the finesse of the tannins. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats, with measured extractions and gravity-fed handling of the must and wine. The long and demanding aging process extends over approximately 20 months in new, perfectly integrated French oak barrels. Chapelle d'Ausone is a selection of young parcels representing the vivacity and exuberance of Ausone, with a wine expressing fresh, elegant, and crisp notes while retaining the remarkable length imparted by the terroirs of the Château Ausonius.