Red | 2003 | Bordeaux | Grand Cru - Vivino 4.5

Intro: Château Ausone is a Bordeaux wine from Saint-Émilion appellation, one of only four wines, along with Château Angélus, Château Cheval Blanc and Château Pavie to be ranked Premier Grand Cru Classé in the Classification of Saint-Émilion wine.

Region: St Emilion Grand Cru

Winery: Château Ausone

Grapes: 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc (Grand Cru)

Aging: French Oak Barrels

Tasting Notes: Robert Parker for Wine Advocate 93 Points: “One of the best second wines I have ever tasted, the 2003 Chapelle d’Ausone is rivaled by the 2003 Carruades de Lafite and 2003 Forts de Latour. Dense ruby/purple to the rim with an extraordinary nose of flowers, figs, black raspberries, blueberries, and sweet cherries along with striking minerality and precision, this exquisite second wine represents the essence of Ausone. It should drink well for 25+ years.” (RP) April 2006)

ABV: 14%  Decant: 2hrs  Serving temp: 16-18 °C  Pairing: Beef, Lamb, Game (deer Venison) , Poutry