Château Ausone - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Red - 2015

Wine:

With an equal blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 2015 Château Ausone Saint-Émilion Grand Cru lives up to the excitement it inspired during en primeur tastings. Its vibrant freshness and subtle salinity create a remarkable sense of harmony, complemented by an effortless spontaneity that has become its hallmark. Despite the vintage's generous, sun-drenched character, the wine feels refined and seamless. From its strikingly clear aromatics to its deeply moving, lingering finish, it showcases unparalleled grace and flawless balance. Awarded 100/100 by RVF, 98/100 by Bettane+Desseauve, and 99/100 by Parker, this is a masterpiece of the vintage.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, 85% of which are new.

Color:

Purple garnet with beautiful intensity and brilliance.

Nose:

Black fruit aromas punctuated by scents of rose, licorice and spices.

Palate:

With vibrant freshness and a touch of salinity, this wine effortlessly achieves perfect harmony, marked by its striking spontaneity and character. Despite the generous, sun-kissed volume of the vintage, everything feels seamless and natural. From its clear, expressive aromas to its moving, lingering finish, it exudes a unique grace and flawless balance.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast beef, roast rack of lamb with glazed vegetables, pepper-roasted duck breast, mature cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2045, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Château Ausone, a revered icon worldwide, is a legend in its own right. Once again, it has produced a dazzling success in 2015, confirming its elite status. With its incomparable velvety tannins, exquisite richness, and stunning aromatic freshness, this Premier Cru Classé A firmly stands at the pinnacle of the global wine hierarchy.

It is often said that it embodies the complete representation of formal perfection in a Saint-Emilion, consistently achieving the utmost possible excellence year after year...

However, the flip side is its extremely limited production, making it the rarest and most difficult-to-obtain classified growth.