1982 Château Ausone Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The 1982 Chteau Ausone was harvested by hand from the estates vineyards, which are situated on the clay limestone slopes of Saint milion. The wine is made predominantly from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with each varietal being fermented separately before blending. The wine underwent a traditional fermentation process, followed by aging in new French oak barrels for an extended period of 18 months. This lengthy maturation, along with the

Ideal condition at the beginning of the growing season with mild temperatures led to an early budbreak

nearly magical estate

fruity flavors of

the average age of the vines is about 70 years old

The soils here are sandy-clayey

Near the village of Tarabucetta

rich in clay and the mineral manganese instead of all granite

purity of fruit and nuance

with opulence and tension on the finish

and then macerated for six days to extract characters of fruit and finesse

a school renowned for its winemaking program

bold character of Mourvèdre while allowing the terroir’s minerality to shine