Classed as Grand Cru Classé A, the best of the appellation, Château Ausone sits on a hill just south of St. Emilion. The château is named after the Roman poet Ausonius who owned over 100 acres of vineyard around Saint Emilion. The vineyards grow 50% Cabernet Franc and 50% Merlot grapes, producing approximately 2,000 cases a year. The chateau has a long history dating back to medieval times. After struggling during the first part of the twentieth century, the estate has seen a resurgence with the hires of Pascal Delbeck in 1976 and consultant Michel Rolland in recent years. Wines from Château Ausone require at least 10 years of bottle age after which they develop exotic flavors such as currant, black cherry and spice. Château Ausone also produces a second wine called Chapelle d'Ausone.
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Classed as Grand Cru Classé A, the best of the appellation, Château Ausone sits on a hill just south of St. Emilion. The château is named after the Roman poet Ausonius who owned over 100 acres of vineyard around Saint Emilion. The vineyards grow 50% Cabernet Franc and 50% Merlot grapes, producing approximately 2,000 cases a year. The chateau has a long history dating back to medieval times. After struggling during the first part of the twentieth century, the estate has seen a resurgence with the hires of Pascal Delbeck in 1976 and consultant Michel Rolland in recent years. Wines from Château Ausone require at least 10 years of bottle age after which they develop exotic flavors such as currant, black cherry and spice. Château Ausone also produces a second wine called Chapelle d'Ausone.
