05-04-2017 Chteau Ausone 1er Grand Cru Classé 2016 Barrel Sample. AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru. This is the 4th domain with Chateaux ChevalBlanc, Pavie and Angélus which is classified as 1er Grand Cru Classé.
Ausone cru is one of the oldest in the region.
– 7 hectares of #vineyard 55 % of Cabernet Franc and 45% of merlot
– The soil is a mixture of sand and clay on limestone unique to the district.
Barrel Sample. 2016 potentially to be an 100 point section according to US calculation, and 20 points as per European calculation due to hugely rich and aromatic, with 50% CabernetFranc. It has great intensity and brilliance. A wine which is perfect to age well over so many years, is definitely a sign of quality. 2016 is one of the largest quantities of Ausone made in recent years which speaks a lot about this vintage. Thankful to vintage quality. Impressive and eternal. The structure the finesse truly legendary.
The primeur 2016 price is not yet out, but 2016 definitely comes under one of the best vintage
“It is such a special vintage. We have ripe fruit, we have exceptional tannins and then we have so much freshness,” said Olivier Berrouet, director of Château Pétrus in Pomerol.
– Average price: 640€ – 2000€ per wine bottle up to 12000€ depending on vintage.
Vinification by Ms. Pauline Vauthier the daughter of Mr. AlainVauthier
