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The deep garnet-purple coloured 2017 Ausone is a blend of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot. It sashays out of the glass with gregarious scents of baked red and black plums, wild blueberries and boysenberries plus touches of violets, espresso, licorice and melted chocolate. Medium-bodied, the palate is an exercise in poise, featuring beautifully ripe, silken tannins and bold freshness to support the fragrant multi-layers, finishing very long and very minerally.
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Type | Red |
Vintage | 2017 |
When to Drink | 2024 to 2057 |
Producer | Famille Vauthier |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint-Emilion grand cru classe |
Grapes | 55% Cabernet Franc, 45% Merlot |
ABV | 12.5% |
Volume | 75cl (Full Bottle) |
Chateau Ausone is named after the Roman poet Ausonius who owned over 100 acres of vineyard around Saint Emilion. It is perched on the hillside in the southern outskirts of the village of Saint Emilion. Ausone vies with Petrus and Cheval Blanc as the right bank’s top Chateau. With production levels even less than those of Petrus, Ausone has become one of the most in demand and hard-to-find wines of Bordeaux. The 7 hectare vineyard has an average age of 52 years but some vines are over 100 years old. It is planted with 55% Cabernet Franc, 45% Merlot and production rarely exceeds 2000 cases.
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