PRE-ORDER About Winery Château Ausone, a Saint-Émilion estate with a rich history, is renowned as one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in Bordeaux. Its history is intertwined with the Roman poet Ausonius, whose villa is believed to have stood on the site. The estate, now owned by the Vauthier family, has been producing exceptional wines for centuries, maintaining a reputation for density, complexity, and longevity. 

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2020 Chapelle d'Ausone is a blend of 60% Cabernet Franc, 35% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple in color, it is shut down to begin, soon giving way to profound notes of wild blueberries, black raspberries, and boysenberry preserves, plus suggestions of Indian spices, licorice, and lilacs. About Winery Chapelle d'Ausone, produced at the Château Ausone in Saint-Émilion, is a second wine that showcases the estate's winemaking skills and terroir. It's made from younger vines and some declassified Ausone, offering a unique expression of Bordeaux. Chapelle d'Ausone is known for its elegant and flavorful profile, often featuring notes of red and black fruits, spices, and violets. 

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2019 Chapelle d'Ausone, a second wine of Château Ausone, exhibits a blend of 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot. The wine offers aromas of blackberries and black cherries with violets and red roses. The palate is full-bodied with integrated, velvety tannins and a fresh, sweet fruit finish with an orange-peel undertone.  About Winery Chapelle d'Ausone, produced at the Château Ausone in Saint-Émilion, is a second wine that showcases the estate's winemaking skills and terroir. It's made from younger vines and some declassified Ausone, offering a unique expression of Bordeaux. Chapelle d'Ausone is known for its elegant and flavorful profile, often featuring notes of red and black fruits, spices, and violets. 

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