Château Ausone Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé A 2007 750ml

Château Ausone Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé A 2007 is a rare and majestic Bordeaux from one of the world's most prestigious wine estates — one of only two properties to hold the coveted Premier Grand Cru Classé A designation at the very apex of Saint-Émilion's classification. Perched on the limestone plateau above the town of Saint-Émilion, Ausone's ancient terroir and meticulous winemaking produce wines of extraordinary finesse, complexity, and longevity. Despite the challenging 2007 vintage, Ausone's signature elegance and depth shine through — a testament to the estate's exceptional terroir and winemaking mastery.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Refined and complex with dark cherry, plum, violet, graphite, cedar, spice, and fine earthy minerality
• Palate: Elegant and beautifully structured with silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and layers of dark fruit, tobacco, and mineral complexity
• Finish: Long, poised, and persistently elegant — the hallmark of great Ausone

Winemaking

• Blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from Château Ausone's estate vineyards, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France
• Farmed on the ancient limestone plateau and côte of Saint-Émilion — one of Bordeaux's most distinctive and celebrated terroirs
• Vinified and aged in French oak in the estate's historic cellars carved into the limestone rock
• Crafted under the direction of the Vauthier family, who have farmed Ausone for generations

Vineyard & Producer

Château Ausone is one of Bordeaux's most legendary estates, named after the Roman poet Ausonius who is said to have owned a villa on the site in the 4th century. Holding just 7 hectares of ancient vines on the limestone plateau and côte of Saint-Émilion, Ausone produces tiny quantities of wine of extraordinary concentration and complexity. As one of only two Premier Grand Cru Classé A estates in Saint-Émilion (alongside Château Pétrus's neighbour Château Cheval Blanc), Ausone occupies a unique position at the very pinnacle of Bordeaux's Right Bank.

The 2007 Vintage

2007 was a challenging vintage in Bordeaux, with a cool, wet summer testing producers across the region. At Ausone, the estate's exceptional terroir and meticulous vineyard management produced a wine of remarkable elegance and finesse — a vintage that rewards those who appreciate subtlety and complexity over sheer power. Now fully mature and drinking beautifully.

Food Pairing

• Roasted duck or squab
• Rack of lamb or venison
• Truffle or mushroom-based dishes
• Aged hard cheeses

Serving & Cellaring

Decant for 1–2 hours before serving. Drinking beautifully now through 2030–2035. A wine at or approaching its peak.