Château Ausone Red Wine Saint-Émilion 1er GCC A 2020

Château Ausone 2020 is a Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A from a 7.25-hectare family-owned vineyard planted on the limestone plateau with asterias and the clay-limestone slopes of Saint-Émilion. A blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, aged for 20 months in barriques, the estate has been converting to organic farming since 2020.

Who produces Château Ausone CB Saint Emilion 1er GCC A 2020?

Château Ausone has been owned by the Vauthier family since the 14th century and is now managed by Alain and Pauline Vauthier. The vineyard covers 7.25 hectares on the Saint-Émilion hill, adjacent to the southern ramparts of the medieval town, in a sheltered east/southeast-facing location. The vines, with an average age of 54 years, have been managed under conversion to organic farming since 2020.

On what terroir is Château Ausone CB Saint Emilion 1er GCC A 2020 produced?

The soils consist of limestone plateau with asterias and clay-limestone slopes, typical of the Saint-Émilion appellation. Planting density varies between 6,500 and 12,600 vines per hectare.

How is Château Ausone CB Saint Emilion 1er GCC A 2020 vinified and aged?

Fermentation is carried out traditionally in oak vats, followed by 20 months of aging in barriques. The 2020 vintage blend consists of 50% Cabernet Franc and 50% Merlot. The Merlot was harvested on September 14 and 19, and the Cabernet Franc on September 23 and 29.