Chapelle d'Ausone 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for La Chapelle d'Ausone 2023

Tasting

Colour
The colour reveals a brilliant ruby hue.

Nose
Complex, the nose blends delicious floral (violet), fruity (small black fruits, blackcurrant) and peppery fragrances.

Palate
The palate combines balance, vivacity and elegance with silky tannins and a creamy touch. Persistent, the finish seduces with its spicy and fruity aromas.

The refinement and richness of a Second Wine from Saint-Émilion

The estate

Nestled on the southern slope of the medieval city of Saint-Émilion, the Château Ausone enjoys a rich and complex history that dates back to Roman times. Its very name evokes the Roman poet Ausone who, according to legend, owned a villa on these lands. Over the centuries, this emblematic property has become a true standard-bearer of Bordeaux viticulture, combining tradition, elegance and unparalleled know-how.

The vineyard

Stretching over nearly 7 hectares, the Château Ausone vineyard is located on a hillside, benefiting from an ideal exposure and a unique terroir. The soils, composed of a mix of clay on limestone with asterias, give these great Saint-Émilion wines a minerality and finesse that make the estate's reputation. The exceptional geographical location and the small size of the estate allow particular attention to each vine, thus ensuring consistent quality, vintage after vintage.

The wine

Chapelle d'Ausone is the Second Wine of the estate.

The "Chapelle" appellation evokes the small chapel of the estate, a silent witness to the generations who have worked these lands and affirmed the uniqueness of the wines that come from them.

Vinification and ageing

The grapes are hand-picked, then sorted with precision. They are then vinified by parcel in wooden vats. The extraction is gentle, carried out through gravitational rackings. Ageing for 20 months in new barrels.

Blend

Cabernet Franc (60%)
Merlot (35%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)