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The Château Ausone 1988, a fine wine of Saint-Émilion, is born from a limestone terroir. Made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this 1988 vintage, aged in new barrels, offers aromas of blackcurrant, tobacco and truffle. Perfect through 2030, it pairs beautifully with a ribeye steak or a aged cheese.
Château Ausone Nestled on the limestone hillsides of Saint-Émilion, this family estate embodies the excellence of an exceptional terroir, shaped by generations of expertise. - Terroir: Gently sloping clay-limestone soils, exposed to a temperate Atlantic climate – a mineral setting for wines of rare precision. - Winemaking: Aged in new oak barrels, respecting natural cycles and pursuing a sober elegance, free from artifice. Tasting notes for Château Ausone 1988 In the glass: A garnet red robe with tawny highlights, dense and luminous, revealing a substance that is both generous and refined. On the nose: First notes of fresh blackcurrant and wild blackberry, followed by hints of blond tobacco, supple leather and a mineral touch of graphite, like a breath of damp chalk. On the palate: A silky, almost velvety texture, carried by a lively acidity and a chalky minerality – the long, saline finish leaves an impression of purity and elegant tension. Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass to release its full complexity. Vintage 1988 A fresh and balanced vintage, in which Atlantic freshness preserved the tension and structure of Saint-Émilion wines. - Aging potential: Ready to drink now, currently at its peak.
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