Ausone's Castle

Two thousand years of history on a sacred land

A true legend of the Bordeaux vineyards , Château Ausone has dominated the town of Saint-Émilion for millennia and embodies, in itself, the purest and rarest expression of limestone . An iconic property of the Vauthier family since 1690 , the estate is now entering a new era under the leadership of Edouard Vauthier , who passionately perpetuates a legacy spanning eleven generations.

Nestled in a natural amphitheater on the steep slopes of the plateau, this secluded 7-hectare vineyard benefits from an exceptional terroir where Cabernet Franc and Merlot flourish on a bedrock of asteriated limestone . This unique soil, combined with a preserved microclimate, gives the wines a mineral tension , depth, and unparalleled aging potential , supported by a production limit that never exceeds 2,000 cases per year .

More than a wine, Ausone is a timeless signature where the hand of man sublimates each year the magic of a sacred terroir, sought after by the greatest collectors from all over the world.

The precision of a classic vintage, between freshness and mineral brilliance

2021 Vintage

Château Ausone 2021 is distinguished by its elegance and remarkable tension on the palate, an essential characteristic sought by the estate. This vintage, marked by an increasing proportion of Cabernet Franc , offers a bouquet of great purity where the minerality of the limestone enhances the aromas of red fruit and flowers. From a rigorous sorting process based on density, each berry expresses absolute aromatic clarity. For centuries, the Vauthier family has perpetuated a quest for perfection on this sacred terroir of Saint-Émilion, making Ausone an icon of refinement and complexity.

The year 2021 also marks a key milestone in the estate's history, as it is at the heart of its official conversion to organic farming . This choice, driven by deep conviction and respect for the environment, further enhances the vibrant and crystalline expression of this limestone terroir with asterias fossils.

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Château Ausone 2021

Bordeaux

$6,662.00

$6,662.00 / unit

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Château Ausone, an absolute icon of the Right Bank, has embodied the excellence of great limestone terroirs for centuries. Its winemaking is based on ancestral expertise, now combining Edouard Vauthier 's vision with a profound respect for the estate's identity. Each vintage is born from a succession of meticulous steps: sorting by density measurement to guarantee the absolute purity of the fruit, followed by a bespoke aging process of nearly two years in new oak barrels, rigorously selected to enhance the wine's tension and minerality.

Rarity is the very essence of Ausone's signature: on this exclusive vineyard of just 7 hectares , production is limited to fewer than 2,000 cases per year . Boasting a powerful tannic structure and exceptional aromatic freshness driven by Cabernet Franc, Ausone is appreciated for its precision and brilliance from its earliest years. Stored in the dim light of its underground cellars, it reveals, over the decades, a mythical complexity and longevity, reserved for the most discerning collectors.