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Raised on the clay-limestone soils of Saint-Émilion, Château Ausone 2003 marries Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Black fruits, spices and minerality compose its aromatic palette. On the palate, velvety and fresh, it is ideal for cellaring up to 20 years, alongside game or truffles.
Château Ausone Nestled on the limestone hillsides of Saint-Émilion, this family estate embodies the excellence of an exceptional terroir, where every bottle tells the story of a centuries-old winemaking heritage. - Terroir: Clay-limestone soils and chalky subsoils of Saint-Émilion, endowing the wines with a distinctive minerality and rare elegance. - Vinification: A precise blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, patiently aged to reveal the purity of the fruit and the complexity of the terroir. Tasting notes for Château Ausone 2003 The eye: Deep red robe with garnet reflections, of silky density and a brilliance that heralds generous substance. On the nose: Aromas of wild blackberry and ripe blackcurrant intertwine with notes of violet, cedar and a saline touch recalling the estate's limestone subsoils. On the palate: A velvety attack, supported by a lively acidity and chalky minerality, before a long and taut finish where gentle spices and silky tannins intertwine. Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass to fully release its aromas. Vintage 2003 A vintage marked by intense summer heat, yielding wines of remarkable concentration while retaining the mineral freshness characteristic of Ausone's terroir. - Ageing potential: 20 to 30 years, to be kept under optimal conditions (stable temperature, controlled humidity).
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