Château Ausone 2020 is a Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé bottled at 750mL from the 2020 Bordeaux vintage. The 2020 vintage is widely regarded as one of the strongest modern Right Bank years, producing concentrated, fresh wines across top estates.
About This Wine
Ausone's grand vin is a Merlot-dominated blend with a substantial share of Cabernet Franc, drawn from the estate's 7 hectares of steep limestone terraces above Saint-Émilion. The 2020 growing season saw warm, even summer conditions with dry harvest weather, allowing full phenolic ripeness while preserving fresh acidity. The estate's limestone subsoil held moisture well through the dry patches, supporting consistent ripening.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Black cherry, plum, violet, graphite, sweet spice and floral Cabernet Franc.
- Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe dark fruit, polished tannin and bright supporting acidity.
- Finish: Long and mineral, with limestone lift and fine-grained tannin.
Serving & Food
Decant for 30 to 60 minutes and serve at 16 to 18 degrees in a Bordeaux glass. Roast lamb with herbs or a venison daube suits the wine's structure and Right Bank character.
How to Enjoy
Cellar through the 2030s for further integration, or open now alongside a rich red-meat dish.
Product Details
Producer: Château Ausone
Wine: Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé
Vintage: 2020
Region: Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Grape: Merlot-dominated with Cabernet Franc
Volume: 750mL
Country: France
About the Château
Ausone in recent decades has rebuilt its reputation at the very top of the Saint-Émilion hierarchy under Pauline Vauthier, returning to a more classical mould of finesse and tension. The estate is widely regarded as a reference point for Cabernet-led Saint-Émilion and continues to attract collector attention on the Right Bank.