Chateau Ausone Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classè 1997

Chateau Ausone Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classè is a great red wine produced in Saint Emilion by Chateau Ausone, obtained from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. The grapes are grown according to biodynamic principles and come from clay-limestone soil, harvested manually when fully ripe. Spontaneous fermentation in barrels where they then refine for a few years before being put on the market. Chateau Ausone Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classè is a legend being one of the 4 wines to boast the status of Premier Grand Cru Classè of the Saint Emilion wine classification, the perfect pairing is with mature cheeses. Its nose is rich in red fruit and hints of dried rose and violet petals, with hints of blond tobacco, spices and woods. In the mouth it is full and enveloping, characterized by noble tannins and an interminable finish

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Producer: Chateau Ausone

Chateau Ausone Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classè

️ Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France

Chateau Ausone

Cabernet Franc 55%, Merlot 45% (dosages may vary based on the vintages)

1997

️  13%

Red wine

The grapes come from vineyards located on clay-limestone soil, are harvested when fully ripe and ferment spontaneously in barrels. Here they refine for a few years before being bottled.

Pot pourri of red flowers such as rose and violet, lots of ripe and jammy berries, very mineral and with a fine spiciness with hints of blond tobacco and caramel and woody hints

Full and enveloping, very elegant and with noble tannins, the finish is infinite

Serving temperature 18°-20°

Mature cheeses

It is one of the 4 wines to boast the status of Premier Grand Cru Classè of the Saint Emilion wine classification

*This bottle can be purchased without additional costs only in combination with other bottles from the same selection . Otherwise, the shipping costs expected for each individual country will be added, until the free port is reached.

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Saint Emilion, Bordeaux

First Casteau Dauzone, then Château Dosone and finally Château Ausone, a tribute to the Latin poet (and statesman) who loved Bordeaux and the nectar produced here, to which he dedicated several works. Ausonio was born in these lands and owned about 100 hectares. Legend has it that Chateau Ausone was built right inside them.

The Saint Emilion vineyards can boast perfect exposure, facing south, and are arranged on steep terraces.

Ausone consists of 7 hectares and is located on a hilly slope known as Roc Blancan (White Rock), characterized by very stony soil, a favorite habitat for local vineyards.

The estate as we know it dates back to the 18th century. when the owner was Jean Cantenat. It was then inherited by Edouard Dubois who led it through the difficulties of that time, also purchasing the neighboring Chateau Belar. Since then, the wines have been aging in the Ausone cellars, inside underground limestone caves.

In 1921 Edouard died, he was succeeded by his wife and natural children from another marriage, who later became related to the Vauthiers, today the sole owners of the Castle.

The Chateau, although it has always been considered one of the great names of Bordeaux, has gone through the decades with alternating fortunes, until the great union with the winemaker Pascal Delbeck in 1976.

The company is biodynamically run, which is now not uncommon in Bordeaux, it produces wines with a traditional flavor that tell you about Saint Emilion with every sip. Iconic.