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

Wine:

With an equal blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the Château Ausone Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Rouge 2015 confirms the enthusiasm experienced during the en primeur tastings. It displays a fresh, saline poise, imposing the harmony of its structure, with the confounding spontaneity that now characterizes it. Everything seems effortless, despite the fleshly and sunny volume of the year. From the clear aromatic expression to the moving finale, the grace is unique, the balance perfect. Rated 100/100 by RVF, 98/100 by Bettane+Desseauve, and 99/100 by Parker.

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 a fresh, saline relevance, it imposes the harmony of its forms, with the confounding spontaneity that now characterizes it. Everything seems easy, despite the year's fleshy, solar volume. From the obvious aromas to the moving finish, the grace is unique, the balance perfect.

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.