Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ausone
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc a
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
55% Cabernet Franc, 45% Merlot
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation in temperature‑controlled wooden vats; extended maceration; malolactic in oak; aged ~20–22 months in French oak (high % new oak historically).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Powerful, mineral-driven with concentrated black fruits, violets, graphite, truffle and spice. Massive yet precise tannins, vibrant acidity and an exceptionally long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast beef, lamb, duck (Western); Peking duck, Korean BBQ beef, char siu, mushroom hot pot (Asian). Aged cheeses and game also pair well.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Ausone (7 ha) on limestone plateau; family-owned Vauthier estate producing tiny quantities of a premier Grand Cru-quality St-Émilion grand vin.
Awards/Ratings:
 
100 points — Robert Parker (Wine Advocate); 100 points — Wine Spectator; 98–100 (Antonio Galloni / Vinous)