Chateau Ausone Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2007

Chateau Ausone is one of the few famed Bordeaux estates that have seldom changed hands over the years. In fact, only 3 different families have owned this Saint Emilion estate since it was originally created. Which is quite a feat when you consider the amount of musical chairs that takes place with all the buying and selling of Bordeaux chateaux. The Lescours family from the 13th to the 16th centuries. This was followed by Jacques de Lescure and his heirs in the 17th century. At the close of the 17th century, The Chatonnet-Cantenat family along with the Dubois-Challon-Vauthier family took over. Alain Vauthier who manages Chateau Ausone with his daughter Pauline Vauthier today are direct descendants of the 17th century owners.

Chateau Ausone Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2007 has notes of creme de cassis, black raspberries, toasted spice and dried flowers, with more floral and mineral characteristics developing with time in the glass. Amazingly deep, full-bodied, pure and ethereally textured, with building density and tannin.

The 2007 Ausone is a candidate for one of the wines of the vintage, rivalling Pavie and Lafite Rothschild. Its deep ruby/purple hue is accompanied by a beautiful nose of spring flowers, raspberries, black currants, and crushed rocks. The wine is dense, medium to full-bodied, and pure with sweet tannin as well as a surprisingly evolved, forward style. It is one of the few Ausones I have tasted that can be drunk with great pleasure at this stage, yet it promises to evolve for two decades. Drink 2020-2030. - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 94 Points

The Finer Details
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - Cabernet Franc 55%, Merlot 45%
Country - France
Region - Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux 
Vintage - 2007
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13%