Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Ausone |
Label Name: | St Emilion Gcc a |
Vintage: | 1996 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux (Right Bank) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94-95; Wine Spectator 90; Jancis Robinson 17. 5/20; Neal Martin 92; Classified Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A
Tasting Note
Mineral-driven with violets, crushed stone, black cherry, plum, cassis and subtle truffle notes. Medium–full body, firm yet polished tannins, silky texture and very long, savory finish with integrated toasty oak.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef rendang, mushroom or soy-glazed dishes, Korean BBQ.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, traditional Bordeaux vinification with fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, extended maceration and élevage in French oak barrels (significant new oak influence).
Vineyard Info
Château Ausone (small ~7.3 ha site) is a historic Saint-Émilion estate owned by the Vauthier family; famed limestone/sandstone terroir and tiny production; classified Premier Grand Cru Classé A.