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The Château Ausone 2014, a jewel of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, reveals the elegance of its limestone hillsides. From Cabernet Franc and Merlot, aged 20 months in oak barrels, it offers a silky and mineral palate with aromas of black fruits. Ideal for 15 to 25 years of cellaring, it pairs with game and aged cheeses.
Château Ausone Nestled on the hillsides of Saint-Émilion, this family estate has embodied Bordeaux excellence for generations, driven by the passion of the Vauthier family. - Terroir: Argilo-calcareous soils and ideal exposure on the slopes of Saint-Émilion, conferring a chalky minerality and rare elegance to the wines. - Vinification: Precise blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, aged with patience in oak barrels to reveal a silky structure and a vibrant tension. Tasting notes for Château Ausone 2014 To the eye: Deep purple robe with garnet highlights, of a silky density and crystalline brilliance. On the nose: Aromas of wild blackberry, fresh violet and liquorice, elevated by a touch of graphite and a subtle mineral salinity. On the palate: Velvety texture, lively acidity and tannins of a chalky finesse, prolonged by a saline finish and a persistent length. Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass to release its full complexity. Vintage 2014 A vintage marked by balanced ripeness, where freshness and concentration combine to offer a wine of great precision. - Aging potential: 20 to 30 years, to be stored in a cellar at a stable temperature (12–14°C) and controlled hygrometry.
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