Wines

Château Ausone sits in the highest possible quality tier in Saint-Emilion - Premier Grand Cru Classé ‘A’. The vineyards are a mixture of sand, clay and limestone and total around 17 acres, split 50/50 with plantings of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Annual production is relatively small, around 2,000 cases only for the Grand Vin. 2000 was a legendary vintage in Bordeaux, with many comparisons made to the much lauded 1990 vintage a decade earlier. Both right and left bank properties produced excellent wines with Ausone being no exception. Robert Parker described Ausone 2000 as “by far the best Cheval Blanc since 1990 and before 2009”.

The Ausone 2000 is a landmark vintage from Château Ausone, celebrated for its exceptional quality and monumental aging potential. This vintage is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, which captures the essence of the estate's terroir. The wine is known for its intricate layers of flavor, including dark fruit, tobacco, and minerality, supported by a firm tannic structure that promises longevity. Rich and complex, with notes of dark fruit, tobacco, and a hint of minerality. A firm tannic structure supports its depth of flavor, indicating its potential for aging gracefully. Critically acclaimed, specifics vary by wine critic and publication.

The Ausone collection represents the pinnacle of Château Ausone's winemaking, showcasing wines that are meticulously produced from the estate's premier vineyards in Saint-Émilion. Each vintage of Ausone is crafted with the utmost care, highlighting the unique characteristics of the terroir and achieving a balance of power, elegance, and complexity.

Château Ausone is a Bordeaux wine estate located in the Saint-Émilion region, which is renowned for producing some of the most prestigious and long-lived wines in the world. The estate is one of the few to have been ranked as a Premier Grand Cru Classé A in the Saint-Émilion wine classification, highlighting its exceptional quality. The history of Château Ausone dates back to the Roman times, and the estate is named after the Roman poet Ausonius, who is believed to have owned land in the area.