Château Ausone 1974 - Saint-Emilion

Chateau Ausone 1974 - Saint-Emilion

Presentation of the domain:

Château Ausone is one of the most legendary estates in Bordeaux. Located on the right bank of the Garonne, in Saint-Émilion, it is classified 1er grand cru classé A. Its history dates back to Roman times, but it was from the 18th century that the estate began to produce wines from world renown. Today, it is run by the Vauthier family, who took over the estate in 1997.

Presentation of the Ausone - Saint-Émilion cuvée:

The Ausone cuvée is considered one of the greatest wines of Saint-Émilion, and perhaps even of all of Bordeaux. This is an exceptional wine, produced in very small quantities (about 20,000 bottles per year), from a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Ausone cuvée is known for its finesse, complexity and length in the mouth.

Presentation of Ausone 1974:

The 1974 vintage in Saint-Émilion was considered a difficult vintage, due to unfavorable weather conditions. If the months of May and June announced a good year, the summer that followed was cold and rainy, too bad. Despite this, Ausone 1974 is a wine that has stood the test of time, thanks to its balance and finesse. This wine is considered a great vintage for Ausone, and is highly sought after by wine lovers today.

Food and wine:

Ausone 1974 will go perfectly with a dish of red meat, such as a fillet of beef or a leg of lamb. It can also be enjoyed with a platter of mature cheeses.

Service Tips:

Ausone 1974 should be served at a temperature of 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. It is recommended to decant it at least one hour before tasting it. Wine should be served in tall, quality red wine glasses.

Note from WUAT:

We've posted a short bottle overview video with "tips and tricks" for checking a bottle's shelf life before you get started.

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