Select by country / region
Chateau Ausone
In the 4th century, the slope of Ausone was one of the first in the area to be planted with vines. According to tradition Chateau Ausone stands on the site of the villa of the Roman poet Ausonius. Ausonius who lived between 320 A.D. and 395 A.D. was also known to have had a vineyard in the area. The chateau has impressive wine cellars which are cut into the hillside close by the chateau, under a cemetery.
It is said that chateau Ausone, the top growth of St-Emilon during the 1855 classification would have been included in this classification, as Haut-Brion was if the production had not been so small (it was about 8 tonneaux at the time ). The steep vineyards with its perfect exposure and protection from adverse winds is filled with very old gnarled vines, and contains a soil which is a mixture of clay and sand on limestone that is unique in the district.
Second label: none
Area under vines: 17.32 ha.
Av. prod.: 2,200 cases
Distr. of vines.:
Soil: Mixture of clay & sand on limestone.
Grape varieties: 50% Merlot , 50% Cabernet Franc
Pruning: Guyot simple
Vines per ha.: 6,000
Av. age of vines: 45 years
Av. yield per ha.: 30hl
Harvesting: Hand picked
Added yeasts: natural
Length of maceration: 20 days
Temp. of term.: 28-30C.
Control of fermentation: running cold water over the tank
Type of vat: wood
Vin de presse.: depends on the year
Age of casks: 100% new
Time in Barrels : 18 months
Fining: Fresh egg whites
Filtration: none
Type of bottle: Tradiver
Bottled at the chateau: 100%
STORAGE: 15-50 Years.
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 17 C
FOOD/CONSUMPTION: Circle of lamb with egg plant cavia
Disclaimer: Website addressed to professional only - for all private purchase please refer to www.pieroth.jp