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About This Wine
Château Ausone 2005 in a 6-litre imperial, presented in its original wooden case. The blend is 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot from Saint-Émilion.
2005 was close to ideal, with a hot, sunny summer and just enough rain.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Blueberry, blackberry and cherry, with incense, liquorice, rose, crushed rock and a hint of truffle.
- Palate: Full-bodied and layered, with deep fruit, very firm, fine tannins and lively acidity.
- Finish: Very long and mineral, with lasting floral perfume.
Serving & Food
Serve with roast venison, beef Wellington, or a whole roast leg of lamb.
Good to Know
How much was made? Just over 1,300 cases, from vines averaging 50 years and yields of about 30 hl/ha.
Drink now or cellar it? Cellar it. An imperial ages far more slowly than a standard bottle.
Product Details
| Producer | Château Ausone |
| Country | France |
| Region | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| ABV | 14% |
| Size | 6L |
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About the Château
Ausone takes its name from the Roman poet Ausonius, and the Vauthier family has owned it outright since 1997. Alain Vauthier and his daughter Pauline run the seven-hectare estate on the côtes of Saint-Émilion.