ProducerSaint-Émilion Grand Cru
Château Ausone
シャトー・オーゾンヌ
The pinnacle of Saint-Émilion, defined by limestone terroir and timeless elegance.
Saint-Émilion's other Premier Grand Cru Classé A alongside Cheval Blanc, producing minerally intense Merlot-Cabernet Franc wines from ancient rock plateau vineyards.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for serious collectors and connoisseurs seeking the rarest expressions of Bordeaux terroir.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Château Ausone's terroir unique?
- Its vineyard sits on a steep limestone hillside with 10% on the plateau and 90% on southeast-facing slopes, giving exceptional drainage and mineral character that cannot be replicated elsewhere in Saint-Émilion.
- Is Château Ausone suitable for long-term aging?
- Yes. It is one of the longest-lived wines in Bordeaux, capable of evolving gracefully for several decades thanks to its limestone-driven structure and concentration.
- Who runs Château Ausone today, and what is their winemaking philosophy?
- The estate is led by the Vauthier family (Alain, Constance and Édouard Vauthier), who farm with organic and biodynamic-leaning practices and aim to express the terroir as it is in each vintage rather than chasing a fixed house style.
- Why is Château Ausone so limited in production?
- The vineyard covers only about 7 hectares and the estate maintains extremely low yields and rigorous grape selection, ensuring only the highest quality fruit goes into the Grand Vin.
- Does Château Ausone pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Its refined tannins and complex structure pair exceptionally well with high-quality wagyu beef or dishes featuring umami-rich ingredients like truffle and matsutake mushroom.