Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ausone
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc a
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc 55%, Merlot 45%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate: ~96 (noted 96-100 in some reports); James Suckling: 96; WineCellarInsider: 96-98; Neal Martin (Vinous): 92-95

Tasting Note
Inky, concentrated black currant and blackberry with plum, violet, graphite and truffle; layered new oak spice, velvety yet firm tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, aged beef, game birds, mature hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-braised beef, mushroom hot pot, rich Cantonese roast meats.

Production Method
Fermented and macerated in temperature-controlled wooden vats; aged about 20 months in 100% new French oak; small-lot selection and low yields.

Vineyard Info
Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate on limestone terraces (Roc Blanc); ~7 hectares; owned by the Vauthier family, long history of low-yield, high-quality production.