1988 Château Ausone

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Located in St Emilion, near Bordeaux (Gironde, France), the Château Ausone is part of the prestigious family of the 1st Grands Crus Classés A.

This small domain of 7 hectares takes its name from the consul “Ausone” (Ausonius), from its complete name Decimus Magnus Ausonius, born in 309/310 in Bazas or Bordeaux.

The 1988 Château Ausone is rated  80/100 by the Wine Advocate.

Considered as the archetype of the fine and very aromatic wine of Saint-Émilion, the Château Ausone is lined with a character characteristic of the limestone terroir where its vineyards flourish.

This brings a great minerality and a very long style accompanied by a great freshness to this wonderful wine.

• Region : Bordeaux
• Appellation : St Emilion
• Ranking : First Grand Cru Classé
• Owner : Alain et Catherine Vauthier
• Surface : 7 ha
• Production : 22000 bottles
• Grape Variety : 50% cabernet franc, 50%merlot

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