Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ausone
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc a
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc 55%, Merlot 45%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98/100; Vinous 97/100; Wine Spectator 93/100; Jancis Robinson 17. 5/20; Neal Martin 93/100

Tasting Note
Brooding black-fruit and blueberry aromas with truffle, licorice and stony minerality. Silky, refined palate with concentrated dark fruit, firm elegant tannins and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi, Sichuan beef, miso-glazed mushrooms.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation with temperature control; élevage 16–18 months in French oak barrels (portion new).

Vineyard Info
Tiny 7‑hectare estate on the limestone plateau of Saint‑Émilion, owned and run by the Vauthier family; historically ranked Premier Grand Cru Classé A; produces ~2,000 cases per year.