2022 Chateau Ausone 1 bottle case

The 2022 Château Ausone is a breathtaking expression of Saint-Émilion, produced by one of Bordeaux’s most revered Premier Grand Cru Classé “A” estates. Named after the Roman poet Ausonius, who is believed to have owned vineyards in the area during the 4th century, Château Ausone unites nearly two millennia of viticultural heritage with modern precision. With just 7 hectares of vines planted on steep, south-facing limestone slopes, the estate’s scale is intimate, but its reputation immense—known for crafting wines of power, elegance, and extraordinary longevity.

The 2022 vintage reflects the estate’s unique terroir, combining limestone richness with a warm, concentrated growing season. The blend is composed of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot, hand-harvested from old vines and vinified parcel by parcel before ageing in new French oak barrels. The result is a wine of remarkable depth, precision, and purity, capturing the soul of Saint-Émilion’s limestone plateau.

In the glass, it shows an inky purple hue and a captivating nose of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and wild blueberry, elevated by floral notes of violet and iris. Layers of cedar, graphite, cocoa, tobacco leaf, and truffle add secondary and tertiary complexity, while crushed stone and saline minerality provide unmistakable Ausone character. On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied yet finely poised, with dense fruit, silky tannins, and a finish that resonates for minutes with elegance and intensity.

Critics have hailed the 2022 Château Ausone as one of the stars of the vintage, noting its seamless harmony, vibrant energy, and monumental ageing potential. It is a wine destined to evolve for half a century or more, a masterpiece that embodies both the history and the future of Saint-Émilion.